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.

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C.H. Robinson’s 2Q Income Jumps 24%

Transportation and logistics firm C.H. Robinson Worldwide’s second-quarter profit jumped 24% to $82.3 million or 47 cents a share, from $66.6 million or 38 cents a year ago.

July 25, 2007
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Paccar’s 2Q Income Dips on Lower Sales

Heavy-duty truck maker Paccar Inc. said Tuesday its second-quarter profit fell 19% as North American heavy-duty truck demand declined due to new U.S. clean air regulations.

July 24, 2007
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Forward Air’s Income Dips; Plans to Buy Indiana Carrier

Forward Air Corp., a contractor to the air cargo industry, reported its second-quarter profit declined, and the company said it would acquire an Indiana carrier.

July 24, 2007
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Marten’s Second-Quarter Earnings Drop

Refrigerated truckload carrier Marten Transport’s second-quarter net income plunged 42% due to lower freight rates and reduced revenue per truckload.

July 24, 2007
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Pittsburgh Logistics Launches Truckload Van Service

Pittsburgh Logistics Systems said Monday that its freight division has begun to offer truckload van service for general commodities, in addition to its flatbed service.

July 23, 2007
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Court Rejects Hours-of-Service Rule

A federal appeals court last week struck down key provisions of the government’s latest commercial driver work rules, the second time in three years the court has rejected attempts to rewrite the original, 68-year-old regulations.

July 23, 2007
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Landstar’s 2Q Profit Rises

Truckload carrier Landstar System said Thursday its second-quarter net income rose to $29.7 million or 53 cents a share, from $29.5 million or 50 cents a year ago.

July 19, 2007
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Knight’s Second-Quarter Earnings Improve

Truckload carrier Knight Transportation’s second-quarter profit rose to $18.2 million or 21 cents a share, from $18.1 million or 21 cents a year ago.

July 19, 2007
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Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell Signs Transportation Measure

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed. Rendell (D) signed a bill into law Wednesday to put nearly $1 billion on average in annual funding for the state’s roads, bridges and public transit systems.

July 18, 2007