Freight railroad BNSF Railway Co. is parking miles of rail cars in some parts of the country because there is not enough freight to keep them moving, the Associated Press reported Monday.
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Rates Rise on Indiana Toll Road; Truckers Begin Using I-Zoom
The cost to drive on the Indiana Toll Road rose for all vehicles with three or more axles, as well as two-axle vehicles that were not using the I-Zoom electronic tolling system, which debuted on the road last week.
April 7, 2008OEMs Tout 2010 Engine Choices; Analyst Sees Reshaped Industry
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As competing engine makers continued their public battle over the best technology for meeting 2010 federal emission standards, analysts said the outcome of the competition could dramatically transform the industry.
April 8, 2008Volvo Says Engines Can Meet Idling Rule
Volvo Trucks North America said its heavy-duty engines can now be equipped with an option to meet California’s anti-idling restrictions.
April 7, 2008ISM Contraction May Indicate Trucking Upturn, Analyst Says
Last week’s Institute of Supply Management report that showed continued contraction may actually be good for the trucking industry’s outlook, according to an industry analyst, the Associated Press reported.
April 7, 2008N.Y. State Assembly Rejects NYC’s Congestion-Fee Plan
The New York State Assembly decided not to vote on New York City’s proposal to charge cars and trucks fees upon entering central Manhattan, Bloomberg reported.
April 8, 2008Diesel Dips 0.9¢ to $3.955; Gas Rises to Record $3.332
The national average pump price of diesel fuel dipped 0.9 cent to $3.955 a gallon, while gasoline rose to a second straight record, the Department of Energy said Monday.
April 8, 2008Teamsters Ratify 5-Year Contract with UPS Freight
The Teamsters union and UPS Inc. said Monday that Teamsters members had overwhelmingly ratified their first national contract at UPS Freight, the less-than-truckload unit of UPS Inc.
April 8, 2008Biodiesel Quality Improves, But Concerns Remain
The Department of Energy this week released the results of its 2007 biodiesel quality survey that showed improvements in biodiesel quality, but said 10% of the biodiesel produced in the United States still fails to meet certain quality specifications.
April 4, 2008N.Y. Lawmakers Likely to Decide on City’s Congestion Plan Monday
The New York State Assembly is not likely to make a decision on a congestion-fee plan for cars and trucks in New York City until a key deadline Monday, the New York Post reported Friday.
April 4, 2008