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Landstar’s First-Quarter Income Declines

Truckload carrier Landstar System said its first-quarter net income fell to $13.9 million, or 27 cents a share, from $23.7 million, or 45 cents, a year ago.

April 16, 2009

Massachusetts Weighs Transportation Reform

The Massachusetts House of Representatives has joined the Senate in approving a reform plan for the state’s transportation system.

April 10, 2009

Ryder Lowers 1Q Outlook

Ryder System Wednesday cut its first-quarter forecast, saying the ongoing recession has hurt its freight volumes and reduced demand.

April 8, 2009

Iteris Buys Hamilton Signal Assets

Iteris Inc., which makes lane-departure warning systems for the trucking industry, said Tuesday it acquired assets from Hamilton Signal including its Abacus system. Terms were not disclosed.

April 7, 2009

Old Dominion to Install PeopleNet’s Onboard Systems

Less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion Freight Line said it will install PeopleNet’s onboard communications systems across its entire fleet of 5,100 trucks.

April 6, 2009

Navman Wireless Tracking Software Adds Reporting

Navman Wireless has added a reporting system to its Internet-based tracking software, Online-AVL, the company said.

April 6, 2009

Vanguard Parent to Market U.S. Trailer, Create National Master Dealer Network

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — China International Marine Containers introduced the first trailer it is marketing in the United States under its own name, a refrigerated unit it said contains a proprietary insulation system that will eliminate the 3% to 7% in condensation weight that typical reefers build up in a year.

March 31, 2009

More Snow Closes Highways in Plains States

The second major snowstorm in a week hit the Northern Plains with more than a foot of snow Monday, closing hundreds of miles of major highways and causing major collisions, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.

March 31, 2009

House Bill Would Extend Size, Weight Limits

A House bill would freeze the truck size and weight limits of 53 feet for trailers and 80,000 pounds for the entire national highway system.

March 26, 2009