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Big Storm Dumps Ice on Roads from Plains Through Northeast

A big winter ice storm hit states from Texas through the Northeast over the long weekend, making roads hazardous and knocking out power, news services reported.

January 16, 2007

Stricter Emission Rules Require New Oils, Lubricants

A major challenge facing the trucking industry as it copes with tighter emission standards from the Environmental Protection Agency is choosing the right type of oil to ensure that engines continue to perform to their maximum capability.

January 16, 2007

Technology Briefs Jan. 9 - Jan. 16

DHL to Use Wi-Fi in U.S. Network Grasses Touted as Potential Ethanol Source Port of Tacoma Develops Container Yard Software Louisiana Adds 511 Road-Info Service And more...

January 16, 2007

YRC Management Unit to Oversee Yellow, Roadway Brands

Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide, formerly Yellow Roadway Corp., said Monday it created a new management structure to oversee its Yellow Transportation and Roadway brands.

January 16, 2007

N.Y. Empire State Index Falls to Lowest Level in 19 Months

Manufacturing growth slowed in New York state in January to the lowest level in 19 months, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Tuesday.

January 16, 2007

Retail Sales Rise 0.9% in December

U.S. retail sales rose 0.9% in November, the Commerce Department said Friday.

January 12, 2007

Volkswagen Rejects MANs Bid for Scania

Volkswagen AG, Swedish truck maker Scania ABs largest shareholder, rejected German truck maker MAN AGs $13.3 billion hostile bid for Scania, saying it prefers the two companies try to achieve a friendly combination, Bloomberg reported.

January 12, 2007

Fleets Face Uncertain Outlook as Freight Continues to Fall

Evidence is accumulating that freight volumes are falling significantly and that the traditional fourth-quarter peak was all but nonexistent, although analysts and fleet executives remain unsure of what will happen in the first half of the new year.

January 12, 2007

Trucking Groups Generally Supportive of EOBR Proposal

to write a Letter to the Editor.

January 12, 2007

GE Acquires Trailer-Tracking Firm Terion

General Electric Co. unit GE Equipment Services said Thursday it acquired trailer-tracking technology firm Terion Inc.

January 12, 2007