A Government Accountability Office report being released Tuesday shows gaps in a federal government port-security program, the Associated Press reported.
May 27, 2008BusinessGovernmentSafetyFuel
Frozen Food Express to Slow Fleet’s Speed to 62 MPH
Refrigerated truckload carrier Frozen Food Express Industries said Thursday it will lower the maximum speed of its trucks to 62 miles per hour, from 65 mph, in an effort to save money on fuel.
May 29, 2008BusinessSafety
Rail, Intermodal Traffic Fall for Week
Rail and intermodal traffic fell for the week ended Saturday compared from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
May 29, 2008BusinessFuelSafetyGovernment
UPS to Handle DHL’s North America Air Service
UPS Inc. said Wednesday it will provide air transportation in North America for competitor DHL Express, as DHL works to cut costs.
May 28, 2008GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelTechnology
Letters to the Editor: Ban on Independents, Exporting U.S. Diesel, Ticketing Truckers, Fuel and Emissions
In response to the Los Angeles Port Authority’s looming ban on owner-operators, it never ceases to amaze me that our governmental bodies believe they have autonomous authority over all things.
May 28, 2008FuelBusinessSafetyEquipmentGovernment
Ford, American Axle Plan Job Cuts
Ford Motor Co. plans to lay off up to 12% of its salaried employees by August as part of a restructuring in the face of slumping sales and high fuel prices, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.
May 28, 2008BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Williford to Lead Ryder’s Supply Chain Unit
Ryder System said Wednesday it appointed John Williford to serve in the newly created position of president of Ryder's global supply chain solutions unit.
May 28, 2008BusinessSafetyGovernment
Knight Boosts Dividend
Knight Transportation said Tuesday its board increased its quarterly dividend to 4 cents a share, from 3 cents.
May 27, 2008GovernmentBusinessSafety
British Truckers Jam London in Diesel Protest
Hundreds of trucks blocked traffic in central London Tuesday to protest soaring diesel prices there, the Associated Press reported.
May 27, 2008BusinessSafetyGovernment
Seat-Belt Use to Be Focus of CVSA’s Roadcheck Event
The use of safety belts by commercial drivers will be a major focus of the International Roadcheck 2008 event, safety officials said.
May 27, 2008