The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index for January fell 1.3% from a year earlier but rose from December, DOT said.
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Mid-America Trucking Show Expects Rise in Exhibitors, Attendees, Organizers Say
Despite a challenging freight environment over the past year, the 2010 Mid-America Trucking Show organizers said industry optimism may be rising. They cited an anticipated increase in the number of exhibitors and attendees for the March 25-27 show.
March 15, 2010
Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Mapping Systems Not Designed for Trucks Pose Safety, Traffic Risks, Officials Warn
As the use of mapping and routing software becomes more prevalent across the trucking industry, service providers and state transportation officials said fleets must be wary of the risks posed from using applications not specifically designed for trucks.
March 15, 2010Mexico Eyes New Tariffs
The Mexican government is preparing to change the list of U.S. products that will be subjected to higher tariffs in retaliation for the continued lockout of that nation’s truck fleets, sources told Transport Topics last week.
March 15, 2010Traffic Fatalities Reach Record Low, DOT Says
The Department of Transportation said Thursday that the number of overall traffic fatalities reported at the end of 2009 reached the lowest level since 1954, declining for the 15th consecutive quarter.
March 11, 2010U.S. Trade Gap Declines
The U.S. trade deficit declined in January as demand for oil and foreign automobiles declined, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
March 11, 2010Wholesale Inventories Fall 0.2%
Wholesale inventories fell 0.2% in January, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
March 10, 2010Navistar’s 1Q Profit Declines
Navistar International Corp. said its first-quarter profit fell to $17 million, or 23 cents per share, from $234 million, or $3.27, a year ago.
March 10, 2010Opinion: Heavier Trucks Deliver Safer, Greener Future
The shipping industry in the United States has the opportunity in the next 18 months to dramatically improve its efficiency and ability to compete in the global economy.
March 10, 2010ATRI Seeks Hours-of-Service Data from Fleets
The American Transportation Research Institute said it is seeking data from motor carriers for a study of the impacts of hours-of-service rules.
March 9, 2010