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DOT Bans Truck, Bus Operators from Texting While Driving

WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood last week issued an order immediately forbidding commercial drivers from texting on handheld mobile devices and instituting steep fines for violators.

February 1, 2010

December Truck Tonnage Rises

Truck tonnage rose in December for the first time in 15 months, year-over-year, as the U.S. economy picked up steam, American Trucking Associations reported.

February 1, 2010

Intermodal Traffic Grows for Week

U.S. intermodal rail traffic rose 2.9% last week compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said.

January 29, 2010

IdleAire Ceasing Operations

IdleAire Inc., which provided stationary power for trucks to use at truck stops in lieu of idling, is ceasing operations Friday because it was unable to find a buyer for its assets, the Knoxville (Tenn.) News-Sentinel reported.

January 29, 2010

Letters: Truck Size & Weight, HOS Not Safe, Game Plan

In questions of safety, heavier trucks are not the answer.

February 1, 2010

The Return of Growth

At long last, we report this week that American Trucking Associations’ freight index actually rose, as tonnage carried by fleets in December was 6.6% greater than what was moved in the same month of 2008.

February 1, 2010

NAFTA Surface Trade Decline Slows

The decline in surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico slowed in November from a year ago compared with October figures, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.

January 28, 2010

Bose Enters Trucking Sector With High-Tech Seat

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Audio products maker Bose Corp. has jumped into the trucking sector, unveiling a high-tech seat for over-the-road drivers to combat road vibration.

January 27, 2010

Knight’s 4Q Income Declines

Truckload carrier Knight Transportation’s fourth-quarter profit fell 18.6% to $13.1 million, or 16 cents a share, compared with $16.1 million, or 19 cents, a year ago.

January 27, 2010

Landstar’s 4Q Income Declines

Truckload carrier Landstar System said late Wednesday its fourth-quarter net income fell to $18.6 million, or 37 cents a share, from $24.6 million, or 47 cents, a year ago.

January 27, 2010