Parcel carrier UPS Inc. said Friday it would raise shipping rates for its air and ground services by nearly 5%, effective Dec. 31.
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Editorial: Still Missing a National Fuel Policy
The fuel price spiral has resumed, sending diesel and crude oil costs to never-before-seen levels, even as the economy stumbles along and fleets grapple with declining freight levels in 10 of the past 12 months.
November 9, 2007Bill Davis Trucking Files Bankruptcy
Bill Davis Trucking, a truckload carrier based in Batesville, Ark., filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Act late last month.
November 8, 2007Jobless Claims Fall 13,000 for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 13,000 last week to 317,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
November 8, 2007Express-1 Reports Lower 3Q Earnings
Express-1 Expedited Solutions said Thursday it earned $499,000 or 2 cents a share in the third quarter, down from with $905,000 or 3 cents last year.
November 8, 2007Qualitys 3Q Income Drops
Tank truck carrier Quality Distribution said its third-quarter net income plunged to $1.4 million or 7 cents a share, from $38 million or $1.94 a year ago.
November 8, 2007Opinion: Active Surveillance Can Be Tricky
Many carriers are still using those Hows my driving? decals featuring an 800 number the public can call to report a driver they consider unsafe.
November 6, 2007Highway Watch Membership Tops 750,000
Highway Watch said its enrollment recently topped 750,000.
November 6, 2007Intermodal Traffic Drops for Week
Rail traffic rose slightly, but intermodal traffic continued a downward trend in falling for the week ended Saturday from the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said.
November 9, 2007House Panel Approves $2 Bln. to Toughen Bridge Inspection Standards
WASHINGTON The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee last week approved a $2 billion plan to toughen bridge inspection standards and limit states ability to spend federal bridge funds on other projects.
November 7, 2007