Following a drop during the recession and a mild economic recovery, the U.S. freight economy — particularly trucking — is projected to grow significantly through 2023, according to American Trucking Associations.
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IdleAir to Add Spots at 13 Centers; Open Four New Locations
IdleAir, which provides anti-idling equipment at truck stops, said it will open four new locations and in Pennsylvania and Texas and will be adding 100 new spots in 13 existing locations.
July 9, 2012Oil Holds Near $85 a Barrel
Oil rose over $85 a barrel in early trading Monday, after taking its biggest drop in two weeks on Friday, Bloomberg reported.
July 9, 2012Diesel Rises 3.5¢ to $3.683 in First Increase in Three Months; Gas Gains 5.5¢ to $3.411
Diesel rose for the first time in three months, rising 3.5 cents to $3.683 a gallon, while gasoline also increased, the Department of Energy said Monday.
July 10, 2012Obama Signs Highway Bill Into Law
President Obama signed the federal highway bill into law at the White House Friday afternoon, which will fund transportation programs through September 2014, C-Span reported.
July 6, 2012Truck Orders Fall 28% in June, ACT Reports
North American heavy truck orders fell 28% in June to 16,500, the sixth consecutive year-over-year decline, reflecting a seasonal slowdown and continued caution by potential buyers, ACT Research reported.
July 6, 2012Navistar to Introduce New Engine Technology
Navistar International Corp. said Friday it will offer a new engine technology to meet federal and state emission rules by using a new, urea-based system for aftertreatment.
July 6, 2012Unemployment Rate Holds at 8.2%, Trucking Gains 2,000 Jobs
The U.S. unemployment rate held at 8.2% in June and trucking employment improved by 2,000 jobs, the Labor Department said Friday.
July 6, 2012Opinion: Healthy Drivers, Healthy Business
It is an unfortunate reality that truck drivers tend to be among the more unhealthy folks in today’s workforce. Most of this stems from the physical and mental demands associated with the hazardous mix of climbing and straining, sedentary driving and a heavy reliance on fast food and truck-stop snacks.
July 9, 2012Letter: The Driver’s Advocate
One of the letters to the editor of your publication written by a safety manager recently did an excellent job of making our point about “harassment†and electronic onboard recorders, or EOBRs.
July 9, 2012