DHL Express Global Chief Executive Officer John Mullen told a House panel Tuesday that the companys proposed deal to let UPS Inc. handle its North American air services was necessary for the company to remain a viable competitor in the U.S. market.
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California Sues Two Port Trucking Firms Over Independent Contractor Status
Californias attorney general filed lawsuits against two small trucking companies Friday on grounds they allegedly deprived drivers of benefits and may have cheated the state out of payroll taxes, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday.
September 8, 2008Oil Rises as Hurricane Ike Moves Toward Gulf of Mexico
Oil rose by nearly $3 to more than $109 a barrel early Monday on concerns that Hurricane Ike could reach the Gulf of Mexico later this week, Bloomberg reported.
September 8, 2008YRC to Report Slight Loss in 3Q Core Operations
YRC Worldwide said Monday that while it expects to report a solid profit in the third quarter, it will post a slight loss in its core operations due to ongoing economic weakness, and will step up the integration of its two main trucking units.
September 8, 2008EPA Approves More Fuel Waivers Due to Storms
In the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna, EPA has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive certain federal clean fuel requirements for areas of Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina until next Monday, Sept. 15.
September 8, 2008Washington Pulls Wi-Fi From Rest Areas
Washington state has pulled the plug on wireless Internet access highway rest areas across the state, the Associated Press reported.
September 8, 2008Diesel Drops 6.2瞽 to $4.059 in Eighth Straight Decline
The national average price of diesel fuel fell for an eighth straight week, dropping 6.2 cents to $4.059 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
September 9, 2008ATA Backs Ontario Speed Limiter Plan, but Suggests Changes to Avoid Conflict
American Trucking Associations said it supports Ontarios plan to mandate speed limiters set at 105 kilometers or about 65.2 mph on all trucks but urged the province to alter its regulation to avoid conflicts with potential U.S. rules.
September 8, 2008UTi Worldwide Reports Higher Earnings
Air and ocean freight forwarder UTi Worldwide said its net income for its 2009 fiscal second quarter ended July 31 rose to $33.7 million, or 33 cents a share, from $27.7 million, or 28 cents a year ago.
September 8, 2008Louisiana, Mississippi Get $4 Million for Emergency Repairs
The federal government will provide $4 million in emergency relief funds to Louisiana and Mississippi to help repair roads and bridges damaged by floods caused by Hurricane Gustav, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said Friday.
September 5, 2008