A federal judge said she will block the concession plans at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, including L.A.鈥檚 requirement that truck drivers be trucking company employees and not contractors, the Associated Press reported.
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McLeod Acquires Logistics Software Firm
McLeod Software said Wednesday that it had purchased Intergrated Logistics Execution Network Systems, or iLENS, a logistics software company.
April 29, 2009ATA Offers Carriers Guidance on Potential Pandemic Preparations
American Trucking Associations has reminded motor carriers of the actions they should take to prepare for a possible influenza pandemic in light of the swine flu outbreak.
April 28, 2009Daimler Reports Loss for First Quarter
Daimler AG said Tuesday it lost $1.68 billion in the first quarter, compared with a profit of $1.73 billion a year ago, the Associated Press reported.
April 28, 2009Covenant Says It Lost $5.5 Million in First Quarter
Covenant Transportation Group said Tuesday it lost $5.5 million, or 39 cents per share, in the first quarter, compared with a loss of $7.8 million, or 56 cents, a year ago.
April 28, 2009Recession Hurting Used-Truck Exports
OXON HILL, Md. 鈥 The sale of used North American trucks to overseas markets may once again become a useful technique for maximizing revenue for sellers, industry executives said, but for now the recession has caused even that market to decline.
April 28, 2009Cargo Theft Still 鈥極n the Rise鈥
Cargo theft continues to be a problem for the freight transportation industry and could cause insurance premiums to increase, two experts said.
April 27, 2009Opinion: Sometimes 鈥楤ig Brother鈥 Is the Good Guy
For years, carriers have sought ways to improve their drivers鈥 behavior when on the road and out of corporate sight, relying mainly on word of mouth and variations on those ubiquitous 鈥淎m I Driving Safely?鈥 signs.
April 29, 2009California Adopts Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
The California Air Resources Board has adopted a low-carbon fuel regulation that targets cutting greenhouse gas emissions from the state鈥檚 transportation fuels by 10% by the year 2020.
April 27, 2009Truck Tonnage Drops 12.2% in March
Truck tonnage decreased 12.2% in March compared with a year ago, falling to the lowest level since March 2002, American Trucking Associations said.
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