Kenworth Truck Co. said it is laying off 10% of workers at its Class 8 assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, because of a drop in heavy-duty truck orders.
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Economy Shows Moderate Growth, Fed Says
The U.S. economy showed moderate expansion in the past two months, as manufacturing, hiring and retail sales showed signs of strength, though several areas cited concerns about finding qualified truck drivers, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
April 11, 2012Railroad Crossing Rule Still Being Considered
While the notion that trucks should not stop on a railroad track seems to make a lot of sense, federal regulars have yet to finalize a proposed federal railroad grade crossing rule that they say would save lives.
April 10, 2012New Minn. Law Grants Liability Protection to Truckers
Minnesota has become the second state this year to pass a law that says shippers cannot include provisions in their contracts that make truckers liable for any accident, regardless of who is at fault.
April 10, 2012Wholesale Inventories Rise More Than Forecast
Wholesale inventories rose 0.9% in February, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
April 10, 2012Mexican Border Crossings Rose 2.6% Last Year, DOT Says
The number of trucks that crossed into the United States from Mexico and Canada rose 1.7% last year from 2010, with the Mexican border seeing a larger increase, the Department of Transportation said.
April 10, 2012Diesel to Hold Over $4 Into Next Year, DOE Energy Outlook Says
Diesel will average $4.21 a gallon this summer and $3.94 a gallon this year, while holding over $4 into 2013, the Department of Energy said Tuesday.
April 10, 2012NY/NJ Port Authority Considers Trucking Discounts for Hudson Crossings
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is considering a discount toll plan for truckers crossing the Hudson River, although the discount would only be for carriers that have made at least 100 off-peak trips during an E-ZPass billing cycle.
April 10, 2012FMCSA Shuts Down N.J. Carrier
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Monday it has ordered J&A Transportation Inc. to stop operating, declaring the New Jersey-based trucking company an imminent hazard to public safety.
April 9, 2012Three Oil Companies Settle in Hot Fuel Suit
Three oil companies have agreed to settle lawsuits related to hot fuel gasoline and diesel that is not adjusted by volume to account for temperature the Kansas City Star reported.
April 9, 2012