IdleAire Inc., which provided stationary power for trucks to use at truck stops in lieu of idling, is ceasing operations Friday because it was unable to find a buyer for its assets, the Knoxville (Tenn.) News-Sentinel reported.
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DOT Bans Truck, Bus Operators from Texting While Driving
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood last week issued an order immediately forbidding commercial drivers from texting on handheld mobile devices and instituting steep fines for violators.
February 1, 2010Winter Storm Hits Highways in Okla., Southeast
A winter storm heading eastward across Tennessee into the Carolinas Friday is causing havoc on roads due to ice and snow, news services reported.
January 29, 2010Letters: Truck Size & Weight, HOS Not Safe, Game Plan
In questions of safety, heavier trucks are not the answer.
February 1, 2010The Return of Growth
At long last, we report this week that American Trucking Associations’ freight index actually rose, as tonnage carried by fleets in December was 6.6% greater than what was moved in the same month of 2008.
February 1, 2010NAFTA Surface Trade Decline Slows
The decline in surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico slowed in November from a year ago compared with October figures, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.
January 28, 2010Kansas City Southern’s 4Q Profit Falls
Kansas City Southern said Thursday it earned $32 million, 33 cents a share, in its fourth quarter, compared with $36.4 million, or 40 cents, the previous year.
January 28, 2010Ford Posts First Annual Profit in Four Years
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it posted its first profit in four year, earning $2.7 billion and ending three straight annual losses.
January 28, 2010Durable Goods Orders Rise in December
Durable goods orders increased in December, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
January 28, 2010Arkansas Best Reports 4Q Loss
Arkansas Best Corp. said Thursday it lost $88.7 million, or $3.54 per share, in the fourth quarter, compared with a loss of $11 million, or 44 cents, a year earlier.
January 28, 2010