Three more fleets said they have added tractors powered by natural gas, the latest signs of growth in the use of alternative fuels.
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WalMart Transportation’s Rickey Oliver Named ATA’s Driver of the Year
Rickey Oliver, a Mississippi-based truck driver for WalMart Transportation, was named American Trucking Associations’ 2011 National Truck Driver of the Year.
September 28, 2011Durable Orders Dip 0.1% in August
Durable goods orders declined 0.1% in August as demand for automobiles and parts dropped, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
September 28, 2011NAFTA Surface Trade Jumps 18.1% in July
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 18.1% in July from a year ago, the Department of Transportation reported.
September 27, 2011Consumer Confidence Improves in September
Consumer confidence improved in September, from a two-and-half-year low, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
September 27, 2011YRC Names Two Trucking Chiefs; Eliminates Four Executive Posts
Continuing a recent management shakeup, less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide said it has appointed two executives to key positions and eliminated four executive roles.
September 27, 2011Mica Letter Cites ‘Concern’ on Proposed Hours-of-Service Rule Changes
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica and three other congressmen have sent a letter to President Obama expressing “concern” over proposed changes to the federal hours-of-service rules governing truck drivers.
September 28, 2011August Truck Tonnage Rises 5.2%
Truck tonnage rose 5.2% in August from a year ago, the 21st straight month of year-over-year improvement, American Trucking Associations said.
September 28, 2011Daimler’s Chinese Truck Venture Gets Government Approval
Daimler Trucks said Monday it has received final authority from Chinese authorities for a joint-venture with Chinese truck maker Beiqi Foton Motor Co.
September 26, 2011Xata, McLeod Announce Joint Projects on HOS, Driver and Vehicle Data
Transportation software companies Xata Corp. and McLeod Software on Monday announced joint-development projects to help fleets comply with hours-of-service regulations and improve driver and vehicle performance.
September 26, 2011