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Some Electronic Onboard Recorder Makers Applaud Mandate
Manufacturers of electronic onboard recorders had differing views of the federal government’s proposal to require recorders for some motor carriers, with some saying the government was treating EOBRs punitively and others hailing the move as an important safety development.
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
P.A.M. Reports Flat 4Q; Income, Revenue Rise for Year
Truckload carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services said Wednesday it earned $4.3 million or 41 cents a share for the fourth quarter, the same as its previous fourth quarter earnings.
February 7, 2007CSX Plans $8 Mln. Upgrade of Charlotte, N.C., Intermodal Terminal
Eastern freight railroad CSX Corp.’s intermodal unit plans to invest about $8 million to expand its Charlotte, N.C., terminal, the company said Wednesday.
February 7, 2007Bush Proposes Boost in DOT Spending for FY ’08
President Bush’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2008 asks Congress for a 10% increase in transportation spending to $63.7 billion, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
February 6, 2007Continued Cold Weather Causing Problems on Roads
Continued frigid temperatures across the Plains states, Midwest and East Coast are causing problems and hazards on roadways, and snow was forecast in some regions of the Midwest for Tuesday, news services reported.
February 6, 2007Diesel Price Rises 2.2 Cents to $2.435 a Gallon
The average price of retail diesel fuel rose 2.2 cents to $2.435 a gallon, marking the first increase in eight weeks, the Department of Energy said late Monday.
February 6, 2007DOE Lowers 2007 Diesel Price Forecast to $2.59 a Gallon
Diesel prices will average $2.59 this year, down from $2.705 last year and 7 cents below an earlier forecast, the Department of Energy said Tuesday.
February 6, 2007Teamsters Oppose Allied’s Motion to Void Contract
Auto hauler Allied Holdings filed a motion Friday asking that an Atlanta bankruptcy court void the contract between the Teamsters union and Allied and allow the company to implement the wage, benefits and work-rule concessions it has been seeking, the Teamsters said.
February 5, 2007ISM Services Index Rises in January
The economy’s service sector growth improved last month, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
February 5, 2007UPS Orders 27 Boeing Jets for Air Shipments
UPS Inc. said Monday it has ordered 27 new Boeing jets to support its growing package business while providing broad options for the management of its air fleet.
February 5, 2007