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Security & Safety Briefs — Feb. 22 - Feb. 28
U.S. Delays Border Inspection Fees • Charleston Port Sets New Security System • Oshkosh Wins $878 Million Army Contract • Survey Highlights Traffic Congestion Concern
February 28, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Demand for Cleaner Engines Seen Growing
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — An official with the Chicago Climate Exchange said the demand for cleaner engines and alternative fuels in the United States will increase as membership in its cap-and-trade emission trading system expands.
February 26, 2007So. Cal. Ports to Require Emission Licenses for Trucks
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — The president of the Long Beach Harbor Commission said a licensing system would be “up and running within five years” at his port and the neighboring Port of Los Angeles to ensure all trucks entering the facilities meet strict emission standards.
February 26, 2007Ryder to Boost Dividend 3 Cents to 21 Cents a Share in March
Ryder System said Monday its board approved a 3-cent increase in its dividend, boosting the payout to 21 cents a share.
February 12, 2007Technology Briefs — Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
Analyst Says More Ethanol Won’t Stem Consumption • Extol to Provide Software to C.R. England • J.B. Hunt Chooses PAR System for Reefer Tracking
February 5, 2007SkyBitz, Stemco to Offer Mileage Readings for Trailer-Tracking System
Trailer-tracking technology maker SkyBitz Inc. and has teamed with Stemco LP to offer mileage readings in conjunction with real-time trailer tracking for commercial fleets and trailer leasing companies, the two said Monday.
February 5, 2007Ryder System’s Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year Income Rise
Ryder System’s fourth-quarter profit rose 12% to $65.8 million or $1.08 cents a share, from $58.8 million or 92 cents a year earlier.
February 2, 2007Landstar System’s Fourth-Quarter Income Declines
Truckload carrier Landstar System’s fourth-quarter net income fell to $28.7 million or 50 cents a share, from $41.8 million or 70 cents a year earlier.
February 1, 2007Saia Buys Wisconsin LTL Carrier for $2.5 Million
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. said Thursday it has acquired Wisconsin-based LTL company Madison Freight Systems for about $2.5 million.
February 1, 2007TMW President Says Slowdown Not Expected for ’07 Sales
The president of trucking software provider TMW Systems said he does not expect a slowdown in sales this year, even as some trucking companies face a downturn in demand for freight-hauling services.