U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 13.6% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
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Dana’s Fourth-Quarter Profit Improves
Truck and auto component maker Dana Holding Corp. said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit rose from a year ago, though its revenue declined.
February 21, 2013iTECH: Shippers, Brokers Use Data Services to Closely Monitor Carriers’ Performance
Shippers, brokers and freight forwarders are using new data services and software programs to monitor more closely the safety, performance and financial health of freight haulers before committing to hire them — driven partly by concern about liability risks if they use a carrier with a poor record and partly by the sheer availability of data.
February 19, 2013Unions Ratify Agreement With SoCal Ports
Unions for workers at the Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have approved a contract that will run through 2016.
February 21, 2013Volvo’s January North American Truck Deliveries Drop 38%
Volvo AB said Wednesday its North American truck deliveries fell 38% in January from a year ago.
February 20, 2013White House Outlines Plan for $50 Billion in Infrastructure Spending
The White House on Wednesday outlined a set of infrastructure proposals, including $40 billion for a “fix-it-first” policy to prioritize repairing existing roads, bridges and other facilities before building new ones, as part of a $50 billion total plan.
February 20, 2013New Century Transportation Names Mark Olszewski President
New Century Transportation said Wednesday it has named Mark Olszewski the company’s new president.
February 20, 2013Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in April in ATA’s Appeal in Port of L.A. Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for April 16 in American Trucking Associations’ appeal over what ATA has called “burdensome” requirements the Port of Los Angeles has put on fleets serving the port.
February 20, 2013Housing Starts Decline 8.5% in January
Housing starts fell 8.5% in January, on a drop in construction of multifamily units, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
February 20, 2013Vitran Reports Fourth-Quarter Loss
Vitran Corp. on Wednesday reported a loss for the fourth quarter and full year, and the company said it would focus on its less-than-truckload operations following its recently announced plan to sell its supply chain business.
February 20, 2013