Truckload carrier Landstar System’s second-quarter earnings per share rose 40%, on a stronger freight environment.
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Con-way Introduces Double-Stacked Trailers
Con-way Inc. said Wednesday it has introduced DoubleStack trailers to add more freight to its fleet’s trucks.
July 15, 2010Trade Deficit Hits 18-Month High
The U.S. trade deficit widened 4.8% in May to the highest level in a year and a half, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
July 13, 2010Roadcheck Figures Show High Compliance Levels
Only 4.4% of drivers stopped for inspections in this year’s Roadcheck event held last month were placed out service — the same percentage as last year when driver compliance hit an all-time high for the annual safety inspection event held across North America.
July 14, 2010Baltimore/Washington Region Kicks off Anti-Idling Campaign
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governors kicked off a campaign for diesel idle reduction in the Washington/Baltimore region Tuesday, supported by several other groups including American Trucking Associations and the American Bus Association.
July 13, 2010Massachusetts Backs Off 2% Biodiesel Mandate
Massachusetts has indefinitely suspended a 2% biodiesel mandate for fuel and heating oil that was to take effect this month, saying that without the federal tax credit for the producers, the cost of biodiesel would be too high for consumers.
July 13, 2010Opinion: Boost Safety to Control Risks, Cut Losses
The recession appears to be waning, but trucking still is feeling the downturn’s effects and is keeping a watchful eye on expenses, including insurance.
July 13, 2010Diesel Drops 3.2¢ to $2.924 a Gallon
The U.S. retail diesel average dipped 3.2 cents to $2.924 last week, the seventh decline in eight weeks, the Department of Energy reported.
July 12, 2010Delaware Becomes 30th State to Ban Texting While Driving
Delaware has become the 30th state to ban drivers from texting or holding cell phones while driving, the Detroit News reported.
July 12, 2010YRC Reconfirms Positive Adjusted 2Q Earnings
YRC Worldwide reconfirmed Monday that its second quarter adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization would be positive, within a range of $35 million to $45 million, as second-quarter tonnage improved.
July 12, 2010