Trucking 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.
P.A.M. Reports Loss for 4Q, Year
Truckload carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services reported a fourth-quarter loss of $11.4 million, or $1.19 per share, compared with a loss of $840,000, or 8 cents, a year ago.
February 23, 2009White House Backs Off Mileage-Based Tax
The White House backed off a suggestion by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood that the Obama administration would consider a vehicle mileage tax in lieu of the federal gasoline tax, the Washington Post reported.
February 23, 2009EPA Rejects Navistar’s Call for Delay on 2010 Engine Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency has rejected Navistar Inc.’s request to allow manufacturers sell engines compliant with either the agency’s 2007 or 2010 emission standards until 2012.
February 23, 2009EPA Rejects Navistar’s Call for Delay on 2010 Engine Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency has rejected Navistar Inc.’s request to allow manufacturers sell engines compliant with either the agency’s 2007 or 2010 emission standards until 2012.
February 23, 2009Trucking Official Asks Congress for Help on Freight Mobility
Congress should focus on better freight mobility as a national goal, a trucking official told a congressional hearing held in Los Angeles Friday.
February 23, 2009Range of New Products Unveiled by Suppliers at TMC
ORLANDO, Fla. — New products shown at the Technical & Maintenance Council’s recent meeting here ranged from a high-tech flatbed trailer to a low-tech mud flap, along with a seat and sleeping pad that combine New Age philosophy with Texas Instruments engineering.
February 23, 2009APU Makers Show Wares at Conference
ORLANDO, Fla. — An empty booth at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2009 Transportation Technology Exhibition marked the spot where auxiliary power manufacturer Rigmaster Power Corp. was to display its wares.
February 23, 2009Graves Says Trucking Ready for Highway Bill Despite Uncertainty About Obama’s Agenda
With so much attention being placed on the economic stimulus legislation, trucking has not been able to uncover much about the Obama administration’s transportation policy, said Bill Graves, president of American Trucking Associations.
February 23, 2009Some Firms Cut New-Driver Pay as Freight Demand Stays Low
Some truckload fleets said they are selectively cutting driver pay for the first time in years to counter cost pressures as the recession dries up freight demand.
February 23, 2009State Registration Fee Plan Would Double Fleet Charges
State truck registration fees would more than double under a proposal being prepared for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under a two-year-old system Congress set up to reduce fees for for-hire carriers.
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