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Producer Price Index Rises 0.9% in December
The producer price index rose 0.9% in December, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
January 17, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Congress Takes Action on Bills to Improve Cargo Security
In their first days as Congress’ new majority, Democrats on Capitol Hill introduced legislation calling for greater cargo screening and tracking of hazardous materials shipments.
ATA Names New America’s Road Team for 2007-2008
American Trucking Associations Wednesday named the members of the 2007-2008 America’s Road Team, an elite group of drivers who have driven millions of miles safely and will serve as trucking ambassadors for the next two years.
January 17, 2007Arkansas-Based Trucking Firms Push Forward With Growth Plans
Three large Arkansas-based trucking companies have pushed ahead with plans to expand despite warnings signs of a slowdown in the trucking industry this year, the Northwest Arkansas Morning News reported.
January 16, 2007Ford Sues Navistar in Dispute Over Diesel Engines
Ford Motor Co. sued Navistar International Corp., the supplier of diesel engines for one of the automaker's most important models, in a contract dispute over warranty costs and engine prices, Bloomberg reported.
January 16, 2007Stricter Emission Rules Require New Oils, Lubricants
A major challenge facing the trucking industry as it copes with tighter emission standards from the Environmental Protection Agency is choosing the right type of oil to ensure that engines continue to perform to their maximum capability.
Big Storm Dumps Ice on Roads from Plains Through Northeast
A big winter ice storm hit states from Texas through the Northeast over the long weekend, making roads hazardous and knocking out power, news services reported.
January 16, 2007Technology Briefs — Jan. 9 - Jan. 16
DHL to Use Wi-Fi in U.S. Network • Grasses Touted as Potential Ethanol Source • Port of Tacoma Develops Container Yard Software • Louisiana Adds 511 Road-Info Service • And more...
January 16, 2007YRC Management Unit to Oversee Yellow, Roadway Brands
Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide, formerly Yellow Roadway Corp., said Monday it created a new management structure to oversee its Yellow Transportation and Roadway brands.
January 16, 2007N.Y. ‘Empire State Index’ Falls to Lowest Level in 19 Months
Manufacturing growth slowed in New York state in January to the lowest level in 19 months, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Tuesday.
January 16, 2007