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Averitt to Use SkyBitz Trailer-Tracking System

Averitt Express will use the global locating system trailer tracking technology made by trucking technology firm SkyBitz.

June 5, 2007

Roadcheck ’07 Wraps Up Thursday

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual 72-hour Roadcheck truck-inspection blitz wraps up its three-day run on Thursday.

June 6, 2007

CTA Opposes SoCal Port Plan

The California Trucking Association opposes regulations that would allow only newer, lower-emission trucks access to marine terminals, the Fresno Bee newspaper reported.

June 4, 2007

Mack Markets In-Cab System to Reduce Engine Idling

Mack Trucks introduced a new in-cabin power system as an option, joining several other truck manufacturers — including International, Kenworth and Peterbilt — in offering built-in units to limit idling.

June 4, 2007

ISM Factory Index Gains in May

The Institute for Supply Management’s May manufacturing index rose as new orders rose, ISM said Tuesday.

June 1, 2007

NAFTA Surface Trade Hits Record

Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico was 2.3% higher in March than in a year ago and reached the highest monthly level ever recorded, the Department of Transportation said.

June 1, 2007

Bush OKs Delay to Mexican-Trucks Plan

President Bush last week signed legislation effectively stalling a pilot program aimed at permitting trucks from Mexico to deliver goods in the United States.

June 4, 2007

Truck-Crash Deaths Drop, DOT Says

Fatalities in large-truck-involved crashes fell an estimated 3.7% in 2006 to 5,018, the lowest number of deaths since 2002.

June 4, 2007

Rail, Intermodal Fall for Week

Rail carload and intermodal freight fell for the week ended Saturday compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.

June 1, 2007