A Mexican port 50 miles south of the California border is picking up shipping traffic as a strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continues, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday.
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Icahn Ends Oshkosh Takeover Bid
Investor Carl Icahn dropped his bid to buy specialty truck maker Oshkosh Corp. after failing to receive enough shareholder support, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
December 4, 2012Supercube Permit Rules Tightened
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has tightened rules for permits on trials of Walmart’s extended length semi-trailer known as the “supercube,” addressing several safety concerns, the Ontario Trucking Association said.
December 4, 2012FMCSA Seeks Help in Crafting Entry-Level Training Requirements for Drivers
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asked its advisory committee Monday to help it work through various issues it has encountered in crafting minimum training requirements for entry-level commercial drivers, including classroom and on-the-road instruction.
December 4, 2012Alabama Railroad Tax Case Back in Court
A federal tax lawsuit that could change the way states tax the trucking industry is wending its way through the federal court system for a second time.
December 4, 2012N.J. Red-Light Cameras Cut Accidents in Half, Report Says
Cameras set up to catch stoplight violators in New Jersey have helped cut in half the number of accidents, a new report shows.
December 4, 2012Groups Urge White House to Help End Strike At SoCal Ports; Federal Mediator Steps In
A coalition of about 100 business groups, including shipping and trucking associations, sent a letter to President Obama Tuesday urging the White House to “take immediate action” to help end the strike entering its second week at the Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
December 4, 2012Boyd Bros. Acquires Mid Seven Transportation
Boyd Bros. Transportation said Tuesday it has acquired Mid Seven Transportation, Des Moines, Iowa. Terms were not disclosed.
December 4, 2012Switching to Natural Gas Brings Maintenance Challenges
ARLINGTON, Va. — Trucking companies that move to natural gas use in their fleets will have to choose engine and fuel types, modify their maintenance shops and possibly install new types of equipment, all of which will involve higher spending, executives at American Trucking Associations’ Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking said.
December 3, 2012Eaton Completes $13 Billion Acquisition of Cooper Industries
Eaton Corp. completed a $13 billion acquisition of Ireland-based Cooper Industries, the component supplier said.
December 3, 2012