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Technology 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, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
ISM Services Index Rises in January
The economy’s service sector growth improved last month, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
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, 2007EPA Boosts Enforcement of ULSD Labeling Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency said it has increased enforcement of its fuel-pump labeling rule after finding that the majority of retail diesel pumps it tested did not display ultra-low-sulfur-diesel labels, even though they were dispensing ULSD.
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, 2007Patriot Transportation’s Fiscal 1Q Income Improves
Patriot Transportation Holding reported net income of $2.2 million or 69 cents a share for its fiscal first quarter, up from $1.9 million or 62 cents a year earlier.
February 2, 2007Air Cargo Shipments Decline in December, Rise for Year
Air cargo shipments fell in December, led by a decline in domestic shipments, but they climbed for the year, the Air Transport Association said Friday.
February 2, 2007Florida Storms Cause Accidents, Wreak Havoc in State
Big thunderstorms and tornadoes blew through central Florida Friday, killing as many as 19 people and causing accidents on interstates, including one that tossed a tractor-trailer airborne, news reports said.
February 2, 2007ISM Manufacturing Index Shows Contraction in January
The Institute for Supply Management’s January manufacturing index showed a contraction, as factories reined in orders to trim inventories, ISM said Thursday.
February 1, 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, 2007