A federal court ruling on the Port of Los Angelesā clean trucks plan will not significantly affect a lower court ruling that temporarily halts the port from implementing most of the portās concession requirements, according to American Trucking Associations.
February 25, 2010Business, Autonomous
Small Vendors Aim to Replace IdleAireās Truck-Stop Services
The demise of IdleAire, the largest U.S. truck-stop electrification vendor, leaves the door open for several smaller operators that hope to build their own businesses with a simpler product.
March 1, 2010Business, Government, Safety, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
CSA 2010 to Launch in July Despite āSnafus,ā Ferro Says
WASHINGTON ā Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne Ferro said she is committed to launching the agencyās new truck safety rating system in July, although she expects there will be problems at the start.
March 1, 2010Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous
UPS Opens Calgary Truck, Air Hub
UPS Inc. said that it opened its C$30 million Calgary, Alberta, truck and air hub on Feb. 22, completing a consolidation project begun in June 2008.
February 26, 2010Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous
Court Rejects Injunction in L.A. Port Plan
Business, Safety, Autonomous
Truck Tonnage Rises Again, Gaining 5.7% in January
U.S. truck tonnage rose 5.7% in January from the same month last year, the second straight year-over-year increase following more than a year of comparable declines, American Trucking Associations said.
February 25, 2010Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous
Opinion: āSpoliation of Evidenceā in Accident Litigation
For any trucking company that becomes the target of a personal injury action, āspoliation of evidenceā may become a hidden danger that a defendant will need to avoid to be successful.
February 25, 2010Business, Autonomous
Volvo Plans Gradual Boost in Truck Production
Volvo AB said Wednesday it is āgradually increasing production ratesā as truck sales to emerging markets improve.
February 24, 2010Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous
Ferro Defends FMCSAās Position on Texting and Driving
WASHINGTON ā The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told trucking industry leaders Tuesday the agency was within its rights to ban texting by commercial drivers through a reinterpretation of existing rules, but that more explicit bans were on the way.
February 23, 2010Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous
Tankers Seen as Potential Terrorist Threat, Report Says
Tank trucks filled with gasoline could be the favored surface transportation weapon for terrorists seeking to attack U.S. targets, according to a new study of potential terrorist uses of highway-borne hazardous materials.
February 23, 2010Fuel, Business, Government, Logistics, Autonomous
Clean Energy to Expand in Southern California
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said Tuesday it will expand its network of liquefied natural gas stations in southern California in large cities and along major truck routes, with a goal to expand into the Southwest.
February 23, 2010