U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.3% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
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Nevada Highway Patrol Wins Inspectors Championship
Christopher Smithen, a certified North American Standard inspector from the Nevada Highway Patrol, was awarded the Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award for his combined performances in six competition areas in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance鈥檚 North American Inspectors Championship last week in Minneapolis.
August 13, 2012Hazmat Haulers Face Larger Penalties Following Passage of New Highway Law
Motor carriers and shippers cited for hazardous materials violations face far greater penalties following the passage of the new federal highway reauthorization law.
August 13, 2012For One NTDC Contestant, Competition Trumps Birth
MINNEAPOLIS 鈥 ABF Freight System truck driver Ralph Garcia had to make a choice between being at the hospital for the birth of his first grandson or competing here in the 2012 National Truck Driving Championships.
August 13, 2012Private Fleets Seek Cost Cuts With Focus on Drivers, Routing
Managers of the nation鈥檚 largest shipper-owned truck fleets are taking steps to counter the rising cost of fuel and equipment by more closely monitoring drivers and using new data collection techniques to make better routing decisions and improve compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
August 13, 2012ATRI Survey Seeks to Gauge Trucking Industry鈥檚 Top Concerns
The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual survey to gauge the trucking industry鈥檚 top concerns.
August 7, 2012Hazmat Carriers Face Higher Fines
Motor carriers and shippers cited for hazardous materials violations face far greater penalties following the passage of the new federal highway reauthorization law.
August 7, 2012UPS Deploys Wearable Scanner System
UPS Inc. said it has deployed a new type of 鈥渨earable鈥 scanning system that speeds up loading of packages and delivery of shipping data to customers.
August 6, 2012Opinion: The New 鈥楻ules of the Road鈥
The recent $21 million jury verdict against a leading beverage manufacturer whose employee struck a woman pedestrian while driving a company vehicle sent shock waves through the trucking and fleet industries regarding the potential financial consequences of distracted driving.
August 6, 2012Navistar to Use Cummins鈥 SCR to Comply With EPA Emissions
Truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International Corp., pressed to find a way to offer engines that comply with federal emissions regulations, said last week that it has reached an agreement to use Cummins Inc. selective catalytic reduction technology for its 13-liter engines and offer Cummins 15-liter engines in some of its International brand trucks.
August 6, 2012