Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Technology Briefs — Feb. 6 - Feb. 12
UniGroup Chooses TMW for Cellphone Communications • Corning Sees Growth in Diesel-Filters Unit • Xata’s First-Quarter Loss Narrows • Intermec Postpones 4Q Earnings Release
February 12, 2007TMC Group Says Onboard Recorder Rule May Be Costly
TAMPA, Fla. — A Technology & Maintenance Council task force said several provisions of the proposed federal requirement for electronic onboard recorders need clarification, and the rule’s required data-display equipment could be a costly and ineffective expense for trucking companies.
February 12, 2007Lack of Holiday Shipping Surge Depresses 4Q Truckload Profits
Profits fell at major public truckload carriers in the fourth quarter, as declining demand for freight carriage more than eliminated the benefit of declining diesel prices, which are now lower than a year earlier.
February 9, 2007Letters to the Editor: Hybrid Trucks, Diesel vs. Gasoline
Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. Undoubtedly, there is a need to pursue alternatives to decrease fuel consumption, lower our dependency on fossil fuels, promote cleaner air and reduce CO2 emissions.
February 9, 2007ATA Petitions FMCSA for Employer Notification
American Trucking Associations has filed a petition with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week seeking amendments to rules regarding employer notification and drivers.
February 9, 2007Vitran’s 4Q Income Flat; Company Reports Record Year
Toronto-based transportation and logistics firm Vitran Corp.’s fourth-quarter profit was $5 million or 37 cents a share, compared with $5 million or 39 cents a year earlier.
February 8, 2007Pacer’s Fourth-Quarter Income Rises; Revenue Dips
Transportation and third-party logistics firm Pacer International’s fourth-quarter net income rose to $21.5 million or 57 cents a share, from $20.4 million or 54 cents a year earlier.
February 8, 2007Wholesale Inventories Unexpectedly Drop in December
Wholesale inventories fell 0.5% in December, the most since May 2003, as sales surged, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
February 8, 2007P.A.M. Reports Flat 4Q; Income, Revenue Rise for Year
Truckload carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services said Wednesday it earned $4.3 million or 41 cents a share for the fourth quarter, the same as its previous fourth quarter earnings.
February 7, 2007CSX Plans $8 Mln. Upgrade of Charlotte, N.C., Intermodal Terminal
Eastern freight railroad CSX Corp.’s intermodal unit plans to invest about $8 million to expand its Charlotte, N.C., terminal, the company said Wednesday.
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