FedEx Corp. said it will boost rates for its FedEx Ground and FedEx home delivery services by 4.9% next year.
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Fuel-Cell APUs Limited, Research Firm Says
Despite representing 20% of all fuel-cell systems shipped in 2010, fuel cells used as auxiliary power units remain limited commercially, according to market research and consulting firm Pike Research.
December 5, 2011Two Freight Companies Tap Solar Energy To Provide Electrical Power for Operations
Two freight transportation firms — one in California and one in Michigan — are tapping solar energy to provide electrical power for their operations.
December 5, 2011Qualcomm Warns OEMs Are Aiming For Cut of In-Cab Electronics Market
In a federal securities filing, Qualcomm Inc. warned that some truck original equipment manufacturers and truck component makers are beginning to offer built-in, onboard fleet management and GPS devices, which could intensify competition and eventually affect the San Diego-based company’s margins.
December 5, 2011ALK Technologies Announces Reorganization
Transportation technology provider ALK Technologies has formed a new group responsible for all of its products and services sold worldwide to transportation and logistics companies, ALK announced Friday.
December 5, 2011Gasoline Falls 9¢ in Two Weeks to $3.29, Lundberg Says
Gasoline’s national average price dropped 9 cents in the past two weeks to an average $3.29 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
December 5, 2011Diesel Declines for Second Week, Falling 3.3¢ to $3.931 a Gallon
Diesel fell for a second straight week, declining 3.3 cents to $3.931 a gallon, while gasoline fell for a third week, the Department of Energy reported.
December 6, 2011Telular to Acquire SkyBitz
Remote monitoring company Telular Corp. said Monday it will acquire SkyBitz, a provider of technology used to track and manage truck trailers, intermodal containers and other assets.
December 6, 2011Postal Service Targets Cuts to First-Class Service
Faced with mounting red ink, the U.S. Postal Service is planning cuts to first-class mail service that could eliminate next-day delivery.
December 6, 2011Harsh Road Chemicals Clear Ice and Snow, But Increase Wheel Corrosion, Experts Say
The life expectancy of heavy-duty truck wheels depends primarily on where a truck runs, with regions where roads are subjected to chemicals that are used to reduce ice and snow creating the biggest problems, according to experts.
December 5, 2011