Interstate Transport Opens Dedicated Asset Division
On the heels of its partnership announcement with DHL Global Forwarding, Interstate Transport Inc. announced the formation of Interstate Dedicated Inc.
FedEx Expands LTL Offerings
FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., launched its new unified less-than-truckload network, offering customers the choice of two levels of service from a single company.
TransCore’s Weekly Truckload Rate Trend: Van Rates Rising
Truckload freight rates started to rebound on the spot market from a mid-January low, according to this week’s TransCore Trendlines report.
ODOT sees improvement in commercial vehicle driver inspections
Inspectors with the Oregon Department of Transportation Motor Carrier Transportation Division are seeing small improvements in commercial vehicle driver inspections.
Diesel Prices Rise for Ninth Week
The national average price of a gallon of diesel rose by just under a penny to $3.438 per gallon, according to weekly figures from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Work Truck Show to Feature Green Truck Ride-and-Drive
The Green Truck Ride-and-Drive at The Work Truck Show 2011 will be the largest in the event’s history, with 22 hybrid, alternative fuel (including pure electric), and high-efficiency diesel work trucks available for attendees to drive.
Trucks Carry the Most Freight in Almost All States, BTS Reports
Trucking is the predominant mode used by businesses to ship freight in almost all states, according to the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
New Proposal Would Greatly Expand EOBR Use
The new proposal on electronic onboard reporters vastly expands the rule the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration put out less than a year ago.
Ottawa trucker charged after Hwy. 402 crash
A 54-year-old Ottawa truck driver is facing a careless driving charge after his rig went into the Hwy.
Diesel price increases 9th week
Prices rose moderately in all regions, led by New England’s gain of 2.4 cents to $3.633, the highest in the nation.