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Study Finds Factories, Exports to Boost Freight Through 2021

Fueled by renewed growth in the export and manufacturing sectors, trucking will resume solid growth between now and 2021, according to a new study released on May 13.

May 17, 2010

ArvinMeritor Unveils New Trailer Suspension Designed for Fleets in Vocational Markets

FRANKFORT, Ky. — ArvinMeritor Inc. unveiled a new series of trailing-arm, air-ride trailer suspensions designed for fleets that operate primarily in vocational markets.

May 17, 2010

Virginia Seeks Permission to Toll Portion of I-95

Virginia’s new Republican governor, Bob McDonnell, has asked Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for permission to toll Interstate 95 at the North Carolina line.

May 17, 2010

NTTC Backs Heavier Trucks, End of Federal Rule Freeze

CHICAGO — The National Tank Truck Carriers for the first time has formally endorsed the use of trucks heavier than the current 80,000-pound weight limit.

May 17, 2010

Two Ship Lines to Force Truckers to Provide Chassis for Drayage

Two ocean carriers for the first time have told U.S. truckers to provide their own chassis for highway deliveries, a change that eventually could force them to obtain their own equipment to move 20 million international loads a year.

May 17, 2010

Senators Unveil Emissions Bill

Two U.S. senators last week unveiled a carbon emissions reduction bill observers said would significantly increase the cost of diesel fuel.

May 17, 2010

Diesel Gains 0.5¢ to $3.127, But Wholesale Prices Decline

The average national retail price of diesel fuel rose another half-cent last week to $3.127 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported, the 11th increase in the past 12 weeks.

May 17, 2010

Class 8 Truck Sales Rise 29.5% in April

Heavy-duty U.S. truck sales grew by 29.5% last month, the fourth straight month of expansion, compared with the weak results of April 2009, WardsAuto.com reported.

May 17, 2010

Senators Propose Emissions Reductions Bill

Two senators unveiled a long-awaited carbon emissions reductions bill Wednesday that could spur increases in the cost of diesel fuel for motor carriers.

May 13, 2010

TNT, Con-way Freight Expand Partnership

Dutch-based package carrier TNT and Con-way Freight announced the expansion of their partnership to move freight between the United States and Europe, with new service at Los Angeles International Airport and Miami International Airport.

May 13, 2010