Navistar International Corp. this week announced the retirement of well-known executive Jim Hebe, the appointment of new board members and outlined a plan for full production of trucks with Cummins ISX engines at the start of next year.
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Letters: 85 mph Road, Driver Shortage, Biofuels vs. Food
This is in reference to your Sept. 17 issue story about the proposed 85 mph speed limit for 41 miles of State Highway 130 in Texas (p. 3).
October 8, 2012FMCSA Mulls Fleet Credits For Informal CSA Inspections
PORTLAND, Maine — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials are exploring ways for motor carriers to begin getting credit for “good” inspector screenings and violation-free wireless inspections, a top agency official said.
October 8, 2012FMCSA Warns Carriers of Fraudulent Letters
Federal officials are warning trucking companies about a recent round of fraudulent letters sent to some carriers seeking banking information.
October 5, 2012Bill Would Allow Veterans Easier Access to CDLs
A bill passed by Congress last month would open up more job opportunities for military veterans by allowing them to obtain commercial driver licenses in the states where they are stationed, even if they are away from home, the bill’s supporters said.
October 2, 2012Restart Changes ‘Reasonable,’ FMCSA Says in HOS Court Brief
The federal government defended its latest hours-of-service rule last week, telling a U.S. court that it “acted at the height of its expertise and discretion” when it decided in December to put new restrictions on the 34-hour restart provision, while retaining the 11-hour driving day.
October 1, 2012NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 4.6% in July
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico was 4.6% higher in July than the same month a year ago, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.
September 27, 2012Second-Quarter GDP Revised Down to 1.3%
The U.S. economy’s annual growth rate was revised down to 1.3% in the second quarter from a previously estimated 1.7%, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
September 27, 2012Graves Says Annual Meeting to Take Place During a ‘Transitional Moment’ for Trucking
With a new highway funding bill signed into law and the U.S. business community anxiously awaiting the outcome of the presidential election, American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves said the federation’s upcoming annual conference will take place during a “transitional moment” for the industry.
September 24, 2012Leading Economic Indicators Fall
An index of leading economic indicators fell 0.1% in August, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
September 20, 2012