The U.S. freight industry’s growth and the lack of expansion in its transportation system are leading to a “crisis,†according to a new report by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
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Gas Prices Fall 3.9¢ to $2.73 a Gallon, Lundberg Says
Gasoline’s national average price fell 3.9 cents in the past two weeks to $2.73 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
July 12, 2010CSX Reports Higher 2Q Profit, Revenue
Eastern freight railroad CSX Corp.’s second-quarter profit jumped 36% on a stronger economy, the company said.
July 13, 2010NTSB Chairwoman Urges More Focus on Driver Fatigue, Safety Technology
WASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Board would like to see regulators and the trucking industry do more to address fatigue and adopt more safety technology to reduce highway crashes, Chairwoman Deborah A.P. Hersman told Transport Topics during a June 25 interview.
July 12, 2010EPA Proposes Renewable Fuel Standard Volumes for 2011
The Environmental Protection Agency has released the proposed 2011 percentage standards for its Renewable Fuel Standard.
July 12, 2010Diesel Falls for Third Week, Dropping 2.1¢ to $2.903 a Gallon
Diesel fell another 2.1 cents to $2.903 a gallon, its third straight downturn and eighth decline in nine weeks, the Energy Department said.
July 13, 2010Oil Ends Week Over $76, Led by Higher Diesel Demand
Oil finished the trading day Friday over $76 a barrel, gaining about $4 in the past week led by high diesel demand, Bloomberg reported.
July 9, 2010Parts Makers Optimistic on Economic Recovery
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association said 84% of its members experienced sales growth during the second quarter, with 28% reporting “substantial growth.â€
July 12, 2010Pilot, Flying J Ready to Merge After Plan Clears Final Hurdles
Pilot Corp. and Flying J Inc. said they are preparing to integrate their massive network of interstate truck stops after reaching several agreements that should allow their proposed merger to move forward.
July 12, 2010Chassis Rule Hits Snags as Implementation Begins
Implementation of new intermodal chassis safety rules got off to a rocky start on June 30 because of electronic filing failures, but industry officials said they hope an agreement between two trade groups will make the process easier for truckers and other industry participants.
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