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An index of leading economic indicators increased in December, the six consecutive monthly increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

American Trucking Associations said Tuesday it has endorsed RAIR Technologies’ CSA Solution product to manage carriers’ responsibilities under federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability standards.

Satellite navigation provider Garmin Inc., Olathe, Kan., on Jan. 9 unveiled its latest navigation handheld device for truck drivers.

U.S. warehouse operating costs last year varied widely, ranging from the most expensive in the San Jose, Calif., area to the lowest price in Sioux Falls, S.D., a new study found.

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I cannot agree more with the arguments in support of “larger” trucks. However, when applied in support of “heavier” trucks, they fall short — particularly when compared with the effects on outdated, deteriorating highways and bridges.

American Trucking Associations began its pushback against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed hours-of-service rule last week by questioning the agency’s analysis and asking Congress to lobby on the industry’s behalf. 

U.S. economic activity continued to “expand moderately” between mid-November and early January, but demand for transportation services was mixed, the Federal Reserve said.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new proposed hours-of-service rule, which would impose complex restrictions on commercial drivers’ work schedules, was panned by officials on all sides of the issue.