Intermodal rail traffic in the United States fell 18.4% last week compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said.
August 21, 2009Trucking Industry Safety News
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.
Obama to Nominate PHMSA Administrator
President Obama will nominate Cynthia Quarterman to oversee the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the Department of Transportation, the White House said.
August 20, 2009Pacer Completes Heavy-Haul Unit Sale
Transportation and third-party logistics firm Pacer International said Thursday it has completed the sale of its specialized heavy-haul trucking operation to subsidiaries of Universal Truckload Services.
August 20, 2009DOT Sets Dates for Distracted-Driving Summit
The Department of Transportation said it will host its “distracted driving” summit in Washington on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 30 - Oct. 1.
August 19, 2009ATA Says California Reefer Rule Is Unfair
California’s new emission-reduction rule for transport refrigeration units unfairly imposes air quality standards on out-of-state carriers, attorneys for American Trucking Associations and the Truckload Carriers Association told a federal appeals court.
August 19, 2009Patriot Sells Flatbed Unit Sunbelt Transport
Patriot Transportation Holding lost $402,000 in its fiscal third quarter and the company said it sold flatbed carrier unit Sunbelt Transport.
August 17, 2009Opinion: Survive the Slump: Invest in Technology
Though it’s true that many transportation companies are cutting back on expenses during this sluggish economy, carefully calculated investments in information technology can bring both immediate payback and long-term success.
August 17, 2009Letters: Reregulation (Cont’d.), Fighting Back
This is just a comment on the letter headlined “Safety, Reregulation” that ran in the July 20 issue.
August 17, 2009Stock Market/Oil Price Two-Step
The new economic Siamese twins, namely the stock market and oil prices, are continuing to rise in lockstep, bringing relief and pain to consumers — and the national economy — simultaneously.
August 17, 2009ATA Launches Webinar Series
American Trucking Associations has launched a monthly series of industry-related webinars available to its members for free.
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