California state regulators enacted strict air emission rules Friday that will ban much of the current fleet of diesel trucks from all ports statewide, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday.
December 10, 2007Government, Business
Volvo Plans Layoffs at Virginia Truck Plant
Volvo Trucks North America plans to lay off up to 650 workers next month at its truck-building plant in Dublin, Va., the Associated Press reported.
December 10, 2007Government, Business, Safety, Fuel
California Approves Port Emissions Rules
Business
Navistar Files Statements for 2003-2005
Navistar International Corp. said Monday it had filed financial information statements for its 2003-2005 fiscal years with the Securities and Exchange Commission, reporting a profit for 2005 but losses for the two previous years.
December 10, 2007Business, Equipment
Cadec Joins EPA SmartWay Program
Fleet management software provider Cadec, Manchester, N.H., said it has joined the Envi-ronmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership.
December 10, 2007Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Ice Storm Wreaks Havoc from Plains to Northeast
A large storm system that left ice on roads from the Plains to the Northeast has caused blackouts and led to at least 13 traffic deaths, the Associated Press reported Monday.
December 10, 2007Business, Safety, Government
Mexican Trucks in Cross-Border Program Now Top 55, Paper Says
At least 55 Mexican trucks have received approval to make deliveries anywhere within the United States under the Transportation Department’s pilot program, the San Antonio Express-News reported.
December 10, 2007Government, Business, Safety
Hours-of-Service Hearing Postponed
A Senate panel postponed a hearing on truck driver hours-of-service rules that was scheduled for Wednesday.
December 10, 2007Government, Business, Safety, Fuel
Opinion: Dealing With California’s Reefer Rules
The California Air Resources Board is recommending that truckers with transport refrigeration units, also known as reefers, pay attention to upcoming deadlines to avoid penalties.
December 10, 2007Business
Fed Eyes Interest Rate Cut
Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to lower a key interest rate for a third time this year to forestall housing and credit market turbulence from further hurting the economy, the Associated Press reported.
December 10, 2007Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Technology, Equipment
SDA Unveils EyStar Pocket-Size GPS Unit
Secured Digital Applications, a provider of asset-tracking services, has unveiled its new pocket-size Bluetooth Global Positioning System receiver, saying it offers a cheaper alternative to comparable vehicle-mounted systems.
December 10, 2007