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Perseverance, Timing Key to Mediation of Accident Claims
NEW ORLEANS — While great trials may provide drama and public fascination, mediation of accident claims — a process that avoids that drama — is daily life for trucking companies and other transportation providers. Those involved with the system said mediation takes special skills and techniques.
Navistar Reports Strength in Overseas Markets
Truck and engine maker Navistar International Corp. said Tuesday it saw signs of strength in non-traditional and overseas vehicle markets, despite a 6% downturn in Class 6-8 North American truck and bus shipments in its fiscal first quarter.
March 20, 2007Letter to the Editor: Speed Limits, Opening the Border
to write a Letter to the Editor.
There is a lot more traffic and a lot more going on behind the wheel other than turning it, with cellphones, Global Positioning System and onboard computers.
Class 8 Fleet Size Grows 5.2% in 2006 as Carriers Stock Up
The number of heavy-duty trucks in use in the United States increased 5.2% to 3.51 million Class 8 commercial vehicles last year, as fleet owners stocked up on new trucks and kept more old vehicles in service, market research firm R.L. Polk & Co. said.
iTECH: Harnessing the Sun to Recharge Trailer Batteries
Considering that all batteries have a finite life span, harnessing sunlight is one way to keep tracking systems running for long periods on far-flung trailers.
Security & Safety Briefs — Feb. 22 - Feb. 28
U.S. Delays Border Inspection Fees • Charleston Port Sets New Security System • Oshkosh Wins $878 Million Army Contract • Survey Highlights Traffic Congestion Concern
February 28, 2007Demand for Cleaner Engines Seen Growing
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — An official with the Chicago Climate Exchange said the demand for cleaner engines and alternative fuels in the United States will increase as membership in its cap-and-trade emission trading system expands.
February 26, 2007So. Cal. Ports to Require Emission Licenses for Trucks
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — The president of the Long Beach Harbor Commission said a licensing system would be “up and running within five years” at his port and the neighboring Port of Los Angeles to ensure all trucks entering the facilities meet strict emission standards.
February 26, 2007Ryder to Boost Dividend 3 Cents to 21 Cents a Share in March
Ryder System said Monday its board approved a 3-cent increase in its dividend, boosting the payout to 21 cents a share.
February 12, 2007Technology Briefs — Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
Analyst Says More Ethanol Won’t Stem Consumption • Extol to Provide Software to C.R. England • J.B. Hunt Chooses PAR System for Reefer Tracking
February 5, 2007