Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 1.5% in March from a year earlier, though imports by truck fell, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.
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Frozen Food Express to Slow Fleet’s Speed to 62 MPH
Refrigerated truckload carrier Frozen Food Express Industries said Thursday it will lower the maximum speed of its trucks to 62 miles per hour, from 65 mph, in an effort to save money on fuel.
May 29, 2008UPS to Handle DHL’s North America Air Service
UPS Inc. said Wednesday it will provide air transportation in North America for competitor DHL Express, as DHL works to cut costs.
May 28, 2008Ford, American Axle Plan Job Cuts
Ford Motor Co. plans to lay off up to 12% of its salaried employees by August as part of a restructuring in the face of slumping sales and high fuel prices, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.
May 28, 2008Seat-Belt Use to Be Focus of CVSA’s Roadcheck Event
The use of safety belts by commercial drivers will be a major focus of the International Roadcheck 2008 event, safety officials said.
May 27, 2008Letters to the Editor: Ban on Independents, Exporting U.S. Diesel, Ticketing Truckers, Fuel and Emissions
In response to the Los Angeles Port Authority’s looming ban on owner-operators, it never ceases to amaze me that our governmental bodies believe they have autonomous authority over all things.
May 28, 2008British Truckers Jam London in Diesel Protest
Hundreds of trucks blocked traffic in central London Tuesday to protest soaring diesel prices there, the Associated Press reported.
May 27, 2008I-5 Closures to Begin Friday in Sacramento
California work crews will close parts of Interstate 5 in Sacramento starting Friday, the California Department of Transportation said on its Web site.
May 27, 2008Knight Boosts Dividend
Knight Transportation said Tuesday its board increased its quarterly dividend to 4 cents a share, from 3 cents.
May 27, 2008Truck Pre-Buy Unlikely in ’09; Execs Confident in New Engines
NEW YORK — Executives with four of the largest U.S. trucking fleets all said they are not planning to pre-buy trucks next year.
May 27, 2008