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James Hertwig Named CEO of Florida East Coast Railway

Florida East Coast Railway said that longtime trucking and transportation executive James Hertwig will become its chief executive officer, effective July 1.

June 1, 2010

Construction Spending Grows in April

Construction spending rose 2.7% in April, the most since 2000, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

June 1, 2010

ISM Factory Index Shows Continued Expansion

U.S. manufacturing activity showed expansion in May for the 10th straight consecutive month but slipped slightly from April, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.

June 1, 2010

E&MU: Hybrids Place Little Strain on Fleet Repair Resources

Hybrid engine technology is not yet ready for Class 8 over-the-road trucks, but it is making inroads in other heavy- and medium-duty applications and appears to be performing well, both on the road and in the shop.

June 1, 2010

Rush Completes Lake City Acquisition

Rush Enterprises said it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Lake City Cos., owner of 11 International Truck dealerships.

June 1, 2010

ATA Urges Senate to Address Advanced Technology Bill

American Trucking Associations, truck manufacturers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have urged the Senate to address a research and development bill on increasing fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

June 1, 2010

Ontario Report Recommends More Tolling

A new report by the Ontario government recommends that the legislature consider road tolling for trucks and cars to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fund mass transit infrastructure.

June 1, 2010

Diesel Drops Below $3 for First Time Since March

Diesel continued its downward trend, declining 4.1 cents to $2.98 a gallon, the first time it has been below the $3 mark since March, the Department of Energy reported.

June 2, 2010

Officials Concerned About Shortages of Road Paint

State transportation officials are concerned that shortages of the paint used for road stripes could slow highway construction this summer, CNN reported.

May 28, 2010

Expeditors Sees Air, Ocean Tonnage Increase

Logistics firm Expeditors International of Washington said airfreight tonnage has risen 40% in the first three months of 2010 compared to last year, the Associated Press reported.

May 28, 2010