Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits over the past month than at any time in more than 14 years, a sign the strengthening U.S. economy is buoying the labor market.
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Truckers to Seek HOS Waiver to Ease Calif. Port Congestion
Southern California port truckers, crippled by extensive delays, intend to seek the first-ever federal hours-of-service rule waiver for the sector in a bid to free up clogged cargo at the two largest U.S. ports.
November 10, 2014
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
Analysts: Highway Bill Unlikely in 2014 After GOP Wins Senate
Voters handed control of the U.S. Senate to Republicans last week, strengthening the GOP’s ability to advance transportation initiatives when the next Congress convenes in January but lowering the prospects of action before then, analysts said.
November 10, 2014Class 8 Orders Skyrocket
New Class 8 truck orders skyrocketed in October to 46,200 units, the second-highest level recorded, as large fleets locked in 2015 build slots, ACT Research reported.
November 10, 2014Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises to Record Level in October
Intermodal rail volume for October rose 4.9% to the highest level on record compared with the same time last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
November 7, 2014Election 2014 Live Blog: GOP Controls Senate; West Virginia's Rahall Loses
Look back at election results as they happened Tuesday night in our live blog, with a focus on Senate and House races that mattered most in the world of transportation.
November 4, 2014Doctors: Keep Drivers Off Road If Using Certain Prescriptions
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Doctors who advise federal regulators said last week that truck drivers should be kept off the road if they’re taking prescribed drugs such as OxyContin and Percodan, but they declined to recommend changes because current rules allow drivers legal use of the drugs.
November 3, 2014Senior Drivers Staying Behind the Wheel
Truckers such as Bill Compton, Tom Camp, Henry Bates and Al Weddle have more in common than their love of the road.
November 3, 2014Tonnage Holds at Record
Truck tonnage in September held at an all-time high, rising 3.7% from a year earlier and capping the highest quarter on record, American Trucking Associations reported.
October 27, 2014ArcBest CEO McReynolds Named ATRI Chairwoman
Judy McReynolds, CEO of ArcBest Corp., has been chosen the new chairwoman of the American Transportation Research Institute.
October 27, 2014