More than 4,000 United Auto Workers employees of International Truck and Engine Corp. went on strike late Tuesday, alleging unfair labor practices, the UAW said.
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TransForce Reports Lower Third-Quarter Earnings
Canadian transportation firm TransForce Income Fund said Wednesday its third-quarter earnings declined, due in part to a slowdown in truck volumes.
October 24, 2007SoCal Fires Close Part of Interstate 5
Interstate 5 in Southern California is closed in both directions near Camp Pendleton, as firefighters continue to battle ongoing blazes burning close to the freeway, the Associated Press reported.
October 24, 2007Bill Offering Safety Tax Credit Praised
A bill introduced in the House of Representatives that would give trucking fleets a 50% tax credit for investing in safety technologies has won praise from transportation and safety officials, but they acknowledged the legislation likely faces an uphill battle.
October 24, 2007Celadons 1Q Income Drops
Truckload carrier Celadon Group said late Wednesday its fiscal first-quarter profit plunged 64.8% and that it had authorized a buyback of two million shares of its stock.
October 25, 2007Editorial: Incentives Matter
The dependably agreeable weather of Florida this time of year is an incentive for the industry to meet again in Orlando for American Trucking Associations annual Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 25, 2007Opinion: Load em High and Tight...
My dad started Graves Truck Lines, with his dad, in 1935 at the height of the Great Depression. It was their response to the What now? that followed the loss of the family farm.
October 26, 2007House Passes Rail Safety Bill
The House passed legislation last week that would require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a long-term strategy for improving railroad safety.
October 24, 2007Martens Third-Quarter Income Declines
Refrigerated truckload carrier Marten Transports third-quarter net income plunged 54% due to weakened freight demand and higher costs.
October 23, 2007Vitrans Third-Quarter Profit Declines
Vitran Corp. said Tuesday its third-quarter profit was $3.1 million or 23 cents a share, down from $4.9 million or 38 cents a year ago.
October 23, 2007