Leaders of Teamsters union locals that represent UPS Inc. workers across the United States voted unanimously to endorse the tentative five-year agreement recently reached between UPS and the Teamsters.
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Bills Would Stop Truck Size, Weight Exemptions on Interstate Highways
WASHINGTON — Two members of Congress proposed a measure that would stop any state’s attempt to increase truck size and weight restrictions on the more than 220,000 miles of the National Highway System.
May 7, 2013TxDOT Debuts Warning System to Increase Work-Zone Safety
The Texas Department of Transportation said it has introduced a warning system that utilizes sensors and electronic signage to reduce work-zone collisions.
May 6, 2013ABF, Teamsters Reach Tentative Five-Year Agreement
ABF Freight System and the Teamsters union said they have reached a tentative five-year labor agreement, although no details were disclosed.
May 6, 2013USA Truck Reports First-Quarter Loss
USA Truck reported a first-quarter loss Monday, citing difficult weather conditions.
May 6, 2013Meritor Names Evans Interim CEO
Truck component maker Meritor Inc. has named Ivor Evans the company’s chairman and interim CEO, replacing Chip McClure, who is leaving the company.
May 6, 2013Gasoline Ticks Up for First Time in Two Months, Lundberg Survey Says
Gasoline rose for the first time in two months, ticking up less than a penny in the past two weeks to $3.54 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
May 6, 2013ATA Launches Program for Young Trucking Executives
American Trucking Associations said Monday it has launched a program for young trucking executives to prepare them for future leadership.
May 6, 2013Diesel Dips 0.6¢ to $3.845 a Gallon; Gasoline Gains for First Time in 10 Weeks
Diesel dipped 0.6 cent to $3.845 a gallon, its 10th straight decline, while gasoline rose for the first time in 10 weeks, the Department of Energy reported.
May 7, 2013iTECH: Transplants — Back and Forth Flow Enhances Safety, Ease of Driving
Heavy-duty trucks, once simple utilitarian beasts of burden, are becoming safer, more economical and easier to drive, thanks in part to automated or fully automatic transmissions and cruise control, features adapted from automobiles.
May 6, 2013