Transportation and third-party logistics firm Pacer International said it lost $7.3 million, or 21 cents per share, compared with a profit of $13.4 million, or 39 cents, a year earlier.
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Record Number of Truckers Head to Pittsburgh to Compete in Annual 鈥楽uper Bowl of Safety鈥
Despite a challenging economic climate, a record number of drivers will participate in the National Truck Driving Championships this week.
August 17, 2009Biodiesel Group Says EPA Rule Threatens Future Production
A proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule designed to expand biofuel use actually has brought the biodiesel market 鈥渢o a grinding halt,鈥 because it does not allow most blends of soy oil, according to the National Biodiesel Board.
August 17, 2009Opinion: The Customer Service, Dispatch Dilemma
As the recession deepens, there is growing awareness in the transportation industry of the role dispatchers play in keeping third-party logistics firms and freight brokerages competitive, particularly in the areas where dispatch and customer service collide.
August 11, 2009Rule Won鈥檛 Require Overhaul of Braking Systems, Experts Say
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration鈥檚 decision to cut the maximum allowed stopping distance for large trucks by 30% will increase truck buyers鈥 costs somewhat, but will not force a widespread shift to new technology such as air disc brakes, industry groups and manufacturers said.
August 3, 2009Norfolk Southern Profit Drops 45%
Norfolk Southern Corp. reported that their second-quarter profit fell 45% from a year ago.
July 29, 2009NHTSA Issues Rule to Cut Truck Stopping Distance by 30%
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require a cut of 30% in the allowable stopping distance for the majority of new trucks beginning in 2011, the agency said Friday.
July 27, 2009Senators Address 3 DOT Nominations
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee advanced the nominations of several other key administration officials to the full Senate on July 21, including the nomination of Deborah Hersman to lead the National Transportation Safety Board.
July 27, 2009Standards Body Passes on 鈥楬ot鈥 Fuel Rule
Trucking groups hailed the decision by the National Conference on Weights and Measures not to proceed with proposals to regulate the temperature of retail fuel at the pump.
July 27, 2009TransForce Reports Lower 2Q Income
Canadian transportation firm TransForce Inc. said its second-quarter net income fell to C$18 million, or 21 cents a share, from C$19.3 million, or 22 cents, a year ago.
July 23, 2009