TravelCenters of America said late Wednesday it has acquired fellow truck stop chain Petro Stopping Centers for about $700 million.
May 31, 2007Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous
Bush OKs Delay to Mexican-Trucks Plan
President Bush last week signed legislation effectively stalling a pilot program aimed at permitting trucks from Mexico to deliver goods in the United States.
June 4, 2007Business, Government, Autonomous
TravelCenters Buys Petro
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
TMW Acquires Software Firm
Trucking software firm TMW Systems said Thursday it acquired TMT Software, which makes fleet maintenance applications, for an undisclosed sum.
May 31, 2007Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous
Preliminary Report Shows Downturn in ’06 Large-Truck Crash Fatalities
Preliminary data released by the Department of Transportation show that fatalities from large truck crashes declined 3.7% last year compared with 2005.
May 30, 2007Business, Government, Autonomous
Bush Signs Mexican Trucks Restrictions Into Law
President Bush has signed a bill into law setting restrictions on the government’s pilot program to allow Mexican trucks access to U.S. highways, the Associated Press reported.
May 30, 2007Business, Government, Autonomous
Bush Signs Mexican Trucks Restrictions Into Law
President Bush signed a bill Friday that would set restrictions on the government’s pilot program to allow Mexican trucks access to U.S. highways, the Associated Press reported.
May 29, 2007Business, Government, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous
STB Asked to Delay New Limits On Freight Rate-Setting Bureaus
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has asked the Surface Transportation Board to delay a decision to end antitrust immunity for trucking rate bureaus.
May 28, 2007Business, Fuel, Autonomous
CVG to Shutter Seattle Operations
Auto and truck parts supplier Commercial Vehicle Group said Wednesday it will close its Seattle manufacturing facility and transfer operations from there by the end of this year.
May 23, 2007Business, Autonomous
Senator Seeks Hazmat Review for Drivers
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) has called on federal officials to review standards for granting truck drivers hazardous materials endorsements.
May 22, 2007Business, Fuel, Government, Safety, Autonomous
FMCSA Moves to Protect Fleets From ID Theft
Brent Jones first got word March 27 that his trucking company’s name was being used as part of a freight load board fraud scheme.
May 22, 2007