American Trucking Associations said its board of directors voted to oppose efforts at regulating detention times — the time drivers and trucks wait to load or unload their cargo.
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Jobless Claims Drop 29,000 in Week
Initial jobless claims fell 29,000 to 409,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
May 19, 2011TransForce’s 1Q Earnings Decline
Canadian transporter TransForce Inc. said its first-quarter net earnings fell to C$14.9 million, or 15 Canadian cents a share, from C$26.1 million, or 27 cents, in a year earlier.
May 19, 2011TIA Joins With ATA, OOIDA to Support Broker Surety Bill
In an unusual display of unity, the Transportation Intermediaries Association has joined forces with the two largest trucking trade associations to support anti-fraud legislation that would raise the freight broker surety requirement to $100,000 and require separate broker and carrier licenses.
April 20, 2011ATA’s Share the Road Backs West Virginia Charities
Two West Virginia charities that aid children and families secured much needed supplies, thanks to a partnership between American Trucking Associations and nonprofit Good360.
May 18, 2011Wal-Mart’s 1Q Income Improves 3.8%
Wal-Mart Stores said its first-quarter net income rose 3.8%, boosted by higher international sales.
May 18, 2011C. R. England to Lease Kenworth LNG Tractors
Truck and engine manufacturer Paccar Inc. said it has reached agreement to lease new Kenworth T800 day cab tractors with 15-liter liquefied natural gas engines to a division of truckload carrier C.R. England Inc.
May 19, 2011Goodyear Super Single Tire Replaced
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it has replaced its super single tire for severe-duty applications with a model it said will last longer and get better off-road traction.
May 18, 2011Toyo Unveils Drive-Axle Longhaul Tire
Toyo Tires said it has introduced a new drive-axle tire for longhaul, highway-specific applications.
May 18, 2011April New Housing Starts Drop 10.6%
Housing starts fell 10.6% in April, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
May 17, 2011