The Teamsters union said Wednesday its national negotiating committee reached a tentative agreement on an agreement with package carrier DHL.
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Fleets Urge FMCSA to Keep 11th Hour, 34-Hour Restart
Several large trucking fleets have urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to retain the 11th hour of driving and the 34-hour restart in its hours-of-service regulations, saying those provisions have improved highway safety and given drivers the flexibility to adjust to unexpected delays.
February 27, 2008
Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Oil Soars Past $102; Fuel Prices Seen Straining Economy
Crude oil rose to more than $102 barrel in early trading Wednesday, the first time it has topped that level, Bloomberg reported.
February 27, 2008Durable Goods Orders Fall 5.3%
Durable goods orders fell 5.3% in January, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
February 27, 2008DOT Seeks Rail Safety Improvements
The Department of Transportation said it is seeking to reduce common mistakes that result in nearly half of all human factor-caused train accidents.
February 25, 2008Letters to the Editor: Hours of Service, Hard Questions, Fuel Discounts
After spending more than 32 years in this industry, nothing really surprises me anymore. However, with regards to all the political groups who seem to know more about our industry than we do, their members are probably the first to complain when the new stove, washer-dryer, etc., isn’t delivered on time.
February 27, 2008Consumer Confidence Falls in February
Consumer confidence declined in February, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
February 26, 2008Schenker Chairman Hagar Resigns
Hans-Jörg Hager, chairman of the board of Schenker Logistics, will step down from his position this year, the company said Tuesday.
February 26, 2008January Truck Tonnage Jumps 5.3%
January truck tonnage jumped 5.3% from a year ago, the biggest year-to-year gain since January 2005, American Trucking Associations said in its seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index.
February 27, 2008Diesel Jumps 15.6¢ to a Record $3.552 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel fuel jumped 15.6 cents to a record $3.552 a gallon, shattering the previous mark set three months ago by 10.8 cents, the Department of Energy said Monday.
February 26, 2008