The Obama administration has released an outline of what the resumption of a cross-border trucking program with Mexico would look like, in an effort to stem the ongoing dispute that has led to Mexico putting tariffs on some U.S. goods.
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LTL Southeastern Freight Lines Opens Logistics Solutions Division
Less-than-truckload carrier Southeastern Freight Lines, Lexington, S.C., opened a new logistics division Jan. 4 to provide shippers with services in dry van, refrigerated and flatbed truckload, expedited delivery, intermodal drayage, brokerage, air freight and distribution.
January 10, 2011
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 14.9%
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 14.9% in October from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said.
January 5, 2011ISM Services Index Expands in November
The U.S. economy’s service sector expanded in December at the fastest pace in four and half years, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
January 5, 2011NHTSA to Propose Truck Speed Limiters
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it will propose requiring speed limiters on heavy trucks at 68 mph after trucking groups asked for the regulation.
January 4, 2011Construction Spending Rises for Third Month
Construction spending rose 0.4% in November, the third straight monthly increase, the Commerce Department reported.
January 4, 2011Court Grants FMCSA Extension on HOS Logbook Rule
A federal appeals court granted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration an extension on its proposal for hours-of-service documents until Jan. 31.
December 30, 2010CARB Approves Changes to Emissions Rules to Ease Truckers’ Costs for New Equipment
California environmental regulators have approved amendments aimed at easing the financial burden facing truckers in order to comply with the state’s greenhouse gas emissions regulations.
January 3, 2011Ohio Turnpike Raises Top Speed Despite Trucking’s Objections
The speed limit for all vehicles traveling on the Ohio Turnpike will rise to 70 mph from 65 mph on April 1, a change that the state’s trucking industry opposes.
January 3, 2011Trucking Executives Hopeful About New Year: Focus Is on Economy, CSA and Driver Supply
The new year for trucking companies picks up right where 2010 left off, with optimism about an improving economy but also plenty of unknowns about which to worry.
January 3, 2011