Truck tonnage decreased 13.2% in April compared with a year ago, falling to the lowest level in seven-and-a-half years, American Trucking Associations said.
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Jim Palmer Trucking Emerges from Bankruptcy
Jim Palmer Trucking said it has completed the reorganization process and emerged from bankruptcy following an order earlier this month by U.S. Judge Ralph Kirschner.
May 26, 2009Senate Bill Would Ban Tolls on National Highway System
Legislation introduced by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) would ban the tolls on the National Highway System.
May 27, 2009Opinion: Use Pixels Not Paper
With the transportation industry challenged by extraordinary economic conditions, executives are devoting much time and effort to dealing with factors beyond their direct control, such as escalating fuel, vehicle and equipment costs. I believe they are leaving money on the table by not streamlining back-office processes that can offset these often-unforeseen external costs.
May 26, 2009Diesel Rises 4.3¢ to $2.274 a Gallon
Diesel fuel’s average price rose 4.3 cents, its third consecutive increase, to a four-month high of $2.274 a gallon, while gasoline jumped 12.6 cents, the Department of Energy said.
May 27, 2009Volvo Touts SCR on New Web Site
Volvo Trucks North America has launched a new Web site to tout the benefits of its selective catalytic reduction technology, the company said.
May 26, 2009House Adds Unionizing Measure to FAA Reauthorization
The House approved a bill before leaving for its Memorial Day recess that would make it easier for employees to join unions, Bloomberg reported.
May 22, 2009Two Auto Haulers to Merge
The sluggish automobile industry has led Jack Cooper Transport Co., an automobile carrier for General Motors Corp., to merge with another car hauling company, the Kansas City Star reported.
May 22, 2009Senate Confirms Heads for FAA, FTA
The Senate late Thursday confirmed Randy Babbit, former president of the Air Line Pilots Association, as the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
May 22, 2009Knight Boosting Dividend
Truckload carrier Knight Transportation said it will boost its quarterly dividend to 5 cents per share, from 4 cents.
May 22, 2009