Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico jumped 7.4% in January from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said Monday.
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Smid to Succeed Skarka as President of Yellow Transportation
Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide said Monday that Maynard Skarka is retiring as president of Yellow Transportation and will be replaced by Mike Smid, president of YRC’s North American Transportation unit.
April 1, 2008Intermodal Falls 5.2% for Week
Rail intermodal traffic fell 5.2% for the week ended Saturday compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
March 28, 2008Equipment Lessors Consolidate, Reduce Fleet Sizes to Adjust for Changing Demand
A weak economy and a deteriorating business environment for truckers are creating challenges and opportunities for equipment leasing and rental companies, executives in the field say.
March 31, 2008Fuel Efficiency in Spotlight at Mid-America Trucking Show
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Talk of fuel efficiency and reduced engine emissions largely displaced glitz and chrome at center stage at the Mid-America Trucking Show last week.
March 31, 2008Covenant Projects 1Q Loss Due to High Fuel Costs
Truckload carrier Covenant Transportation Group said Thursday it will lose 40 cents to 50 cents per share in the first quarter, citing soaring diesel fuel prices.
March 27, 2008ATA Calls on Feds to Help Solve Fuel-Price ‘Crisis’
American Trucking Associations called for a series of steps by the federal government to alleviate it what it said was a crisis for the trucking industry caused by soaring fuel prices.
March 28, 2008FMCSA May Soon Set Sleep Apnea Standards, Paper Says
An effort to curb drowsiness among truck drivers could gain ground next month when a review panel acts on medical findings regarding sleep apnea, USA Today reported Wednesday.
March 26, 2008Peters Touts Cross-Border Program’s Benefits to Agricultural Exporters
Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said the government’s cross-border trucking program with Mexico was essential for helping U.S. agricultural exports.
March 26, 2008Feb. Truck Tonnage Rises 3.5%
February truck tonnage rose 3.5% from the same month last year, American Trucking Associations said in its monthly seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index.
March 27, 2008