The majority of truck drivers who use navigation systems use those intended for truck use, but almost a third use systems meant for passenger cars, the American Transportation Research Institute said.
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Information Technology Helps Speed Parcels, Improves Efficiency, Service Providers Say
Package delivery has become an information business, with technology creating greater visibility into the supply chain, allowing fleets to become more efficient, decrease ground transit times and provide near real-time tracking for shippers and receivers, according to interviews with several service providers.
April 22, 2013Budget Would Cut Funding for Emissions Reductions
President Obama has proposed dramatic cuts in the federal funding that helps truckers buy equipment to reduce diesel emissions, but called for significant increases for research into new vehicle technologies.
April 22, 2013Diesel Prices Drop 3.5¢ to $3.942
The U.S. diesel average price declined 3.5 cents last week to $3.942 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported, while the price of crude oil tumbled to its lowest level this year.
April 22, 2013Fleets Turn Trucking Shows Into Driver Job Fairs
MONTREAL — Truck shows used to be primarily for fleets to view and buy new equipment. But these days, many carriers are becoming exhibitors and the commodity they’re in the market for is drivers.
April 22, 2013EPA OKs Navistar 13-Liter Engine
The U.S. government has certified Navistar’s MaxxForce 13 engine as being compliant with 2010 emissions regulations, enabling the company to begin shipping approved heavy-duty vehicles by the end of April.
April 22, 2013Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.3% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 3.3% to 241,987 units last week, over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
April 19, 2013Leading Economic Indicators Fall for First Time in Seven Months
An index of leading economic indicators fell 0.1% in March, the first decline in seven months, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
April 18, 2013Philadelphia Manufacturing Activity Expands at Slower Pace
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region expanded at a slower pace in April, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
April 18, 2013East, Gulf Coast Port Operators Ratify Contract
The United States Maritime Alliance, whose members operate East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, said it approved a 6-year contract with the International Longshoremen’s Association.
April 18, 2013