Eastern freight rail line Norfolk Southern Corp. plans to build a rail corridor costing more than $2 billion from Louisiana to the Northeast that it said would speed shipments and reduce truck freight, the Associated Press reported.
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NYPD Checking Trucks for Radioactive Material
The New York City Police Department has stepped up truck inspections to protect against any radioactive, biological or chemical bombs entering the city, the New York Post reported.
June 12, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
DOT Outlines Cross-Border Standards
The Transportation Department said Monday it has published additional details on safety standards and inspection program in place for its cross-border trucking demonstration program.
June 11, 2007Panel Mulls Network of Truck-Only Lanes
Trucking executive Patrick Quinn proposed building a system of dedicated truck-only lanes to streamline freight movement and the idea has been well received by members of a U.S. commission.
June 11, 2007N.Y. City Fees Plan Draws Praise
New York City, which is considering a plan to charge cars and trucks extra fees in downtown Manhattan, is one of nine finalists for a share of more than $1 billion in federal money to alleviate traffic in urban areas, the New York Times reported Friday.
June 8, 2007ATAs Graves to Chair Highway Users Group
The American Highway Users Alliance has named American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves chairman of the groups board of directors, effective immediately.
June 7, 2007Navistar Sues Ford in Engine Dispute
Navistar International Corp. said Wednesday it has filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. for breach of contract relating to a diesel engine contract involving Fords F-150 pickup truck and is seeking at least hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.
June 6, 2007Paccar Completes European Acquisition
U.S. truck maker Paccar Inc. said its finance subsidiary completed acquisition of a German truck leasing company.
June 5, 2007Mack Markets In-Cab System to Reduce Engine Idling
Mack Trucks introduced a new in-cabin power system as an option, joining several other truck manufacturers including International, Kenworth and Peterbilt in offering built-in units to limit idling.
June 4, 2007Bush OKs Delay to Mexican-Trucks Plan
President Bush last week signed legislation effectively stalling a pilot program aimed at permitting trucks from Mexico to deliver goods in the United States.
June 4, 2007