Trucking Industry Safety News

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Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.

Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

TransForce Earnings, Revenue Improve

Canadian transportation firm TransForce Inc. said its first-quarter profit improved, boosted by acquisitions.

April 27, 2012
Business, Safety

iTECH: Cameras Keep an Eye on Drivers

In this age of distracted driving and new federal rules, fleet operators face a heightened challenge: How can they know and control what is happening in the cabs of their trucks? Ignorance could be expensive and dangerous.

April 26, 2012
Business, Safety, Government

Covenant’s First-Quarter Loss Narrows

Covenant Transportation Group reported a first-quarter loss of $640,000, or 4 cents per share, compared with a loss of $2.5 million, or 17 cents, a year earlier.

April 25, 2012
Business, Safety, Government

Knight Transportation’s 1Q Income Rises

Knight Transportation said its first-quarter profit improved from a year ago on higher revenue.

April 25, 2012
Business, Safety, Government

P.A.M. Turns First-Quarter Profit

Truckload carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services on Wednesday reported a first-quarter profit for the first time in five years.

April 25, 2012
Government, Business, Safety

Vitran’s 1Q Loss Widens

Vitran Corp. late Tuesday reported a larger first-quarter loss than a year ago despite a 12.1% gain in revenue.

April 25, 2012
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ryder’s First-Quarter Income Rises

Ryder System on Tuesday said its first-quarter profit rose from a year ago on higher freight volumes, stronger used vehicle sales and improved rental and leasing revenue.

April 24, 2012
Business, Safety, Technology, Government, Equipment

Roadrunner Purchases Flatbed Carrier

Roadrunner Transportation Systems said it has purchased D&E Transport, an asset-light flatbed carrier, for $11.2 million.

April 20, 2012
Business, Safety, Government

Swift Posts Higher First-Quarter Profit

Swift Transportation on Thursday said its first-quarter profit rose from a year ago on higher revenue.

April 19, 2012
Business, Safety, Government

FedEx in Talks to Buy French Shipping Firm

FedEx Corp. said Tuesday that it is in discussions to potentially acquire Tatex, a French express transportation company.

April 17, 2012