Intermodal rail traffic jumped 21.2% last week, reaching the highest level since late 2008, the Association of American Railroads said.
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April Class 8 Registrations Rise 8%
New U.S. registrations of heavy-duty trucks grew 8.4% in April compared with the same month a year ago, following an 11.3% gain in March, according to R.L. Polk & Co.
June 28, 2010CSA Training Could Affect Owner-Operators, Some Industry Officials Worry
Some trucking executives said they are concerned that providing additional training to their drivers to meet the federal government’s new safety program may put their independent contractor status at risk.
June 28, 2010YRC to Sell Logistics Business to Equity Firm for $37 Million
YRC Worldwide said Friday it has entered into an agreement to sell a portion of its YRC Logistics business to a private equity firm for $37 million.
June 25, 2010Global Truck Market Demand Remains Weak, Report Says
The global market for commercial trucks is showing signs of recovery, but demand over the next few years is likely to stay far below the peak levels of 2006 in North America and 2008 in Europe, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services said.
June 24, 2010CSX, D.C. File to Dismiss Hazmat Lawsuit
CSX Transportation and the District of Columbia filed a motion in federal court last week saying they plan to end their litigation over an attempt by the city to ban hazardous materials shipments.
June 24, 2010Durables Gain, Excluding Transportation Orders
Durable goods orders fell for the first time in six months but rose 0.9% excluding transportation orders, marking the third such gain in four months, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
June 24, 2010Jobless Claims Decline for Week
Initial jobless claims fell from a two-month high, declining 19,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
June 24, 2010New ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sales Fall to Record Low Rate
New home sales plunged 33% in May to a record low rate, as a home-buying tax credit expired, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
June 23, 2010CSA 2010 Needs Improvements, Trucking Exec Tells Congress
The federal government’s Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 is supported by the trucking industry but needs some changes, a trucking executive testifying for American Trucking Associations told a congressional panel Wednesday.
June 23, 2010