The U.S. economy has weakened since the start of the year, hitting both freight transportation and manufacturing, both of which are dealing with soaring energy prices, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
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Con-way Reducing Its Fleet Speed to 62 MPH
Less-than-truckload company Con-way Freight said Monday it has turned back the speed governors on its 8,400-tractor fleet to run at a maximum 62 miles per hour, down from a previous 65 mph, in an effort to improve fuel conservation and reduce carbon emissions.
March 10, 2008
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Upcoming Changes in White House, Congress Cloud Picture for Trucking Industry’s Future
While politicians and pollsters count up votes and delegates in the long, slow march to the presidential election this November, trucking industry officials said the upcoming change in power clouds the industry’s outlook for 2009 and beyond.
March 10, 2008TCA Chiefs Report Little Sign of Freight Tonnage Recovery
NASSAU, Bahamas — Leaders of the Truckload Carriers Association said their members have seen no improvement in the thin freight market, despite reports that tonnage has increased in the past three months, and that their other great worry was sharply rising fuel prices.
March 10, 2008Clocks Move Forward One Hour on Sunday for Daylight Saving Time
The Department of Transportation reminds that Daylight Saving Time will begin this Sunday, March 9, with clocks being set ahead one hour for most Americans.
March 6, 2008ISM Services Index Improves, but Still Shows Contraction
The economy’s service sector contracted in February but improved from January, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
March 5, 2008DHS Announces TWIC Enrollment Dates for 10 Ports
The Department of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøland Security said enrollment in its Transportation Worker Identification Credential program will begin at 10 more locations in coming weeks.
March 5, 2008Fourth-Quarter Productivity Revised Upward to 1.9%
Fourth-quarter U.S. worker productivity rose 1.9%, up from an earlier reported 1.8% figure, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
March 5, 2008Washington State Seeks Trucking Input for Parking Survey
The Washington State Department of Transportation is asking truckers and trucking companies for information to help develop truck parking in the state, in particular along key interstates.
March 7, 2008Landstar CEO Sees Higher Truck Rates
Landstar System Chief Executive Officer Henry Gerkens said the company may benefit from higher freight pricing this year as excess truck capacity shrinks, Bloomberg reported.
March 4, 2008