Cold Train to Expand Refrigerated Container Fleet and Destinations
Cold Train is expanding its Washington-state-based refrigerated container fleet to 300 53-foot containers (all built by Hyundai), and will also be adding several new destinations this year.
Pa. Turnpike Commission OKs 2013 Toll Increase
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission this week announced a 10% toll increase for cash-paying customers and a 2% toll increase for E-ZPass users.
Trucker guilty of molesting mentally disabled girl
A 71-year-old Arizona truck driver has pleaded guilty to molesting a mentally disabled girl in San Diego County.
DHL Express Launches 100 Propane Autogas Vans for Pickup and Delivery Fleet
DHL Express has added 100 pickup and delivery vans fueled by propane autogas to its fleet. The new Ford E-250 cargo vans, each equipped with a Roush CleanTech dedicated liquid propane autogas fuel system, will be on the road by late August
Truck Groups Campaign Against I-95 Toll Proposal
Trucking groups are partnering to petition against a Virginia Department of Transportation proposal to build a new tolling facility on I-95 between mile markers 20 and 24 in Sussex County.
US for-hire truck tonnage bounces back in June
ARLINGTON, Va. — US for-hire truck tonnage increased 1.2% in June after falling 1.0% in May, according to a report from the American Trucking Associations. (May’s loss was larger than the 0.7% drop ATA reported on June 19.) June’s…
Ground transportation costs drop in May: CGFI
TORONTO, Ont. — The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 0.29% in May when compared with April results, according to the latest results from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).
Alberta to beef up police presence on Highway 63
EDMONTON, Alta. — Drivers on the busy Highway 63 truck corridor will see more enforcement and more visual reminders to drive safely as the government moves to address recommendations stemming from a report to improve safety on the road.
Paccar Announces Positive Second Quarter Financials
Paccar reported increased revenues and net income for the second quarter of 2012, but warned that truck orders could be weaker in the second half.
Bendix supports safety group’s choice for stability technology mandate
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix is endorsing the choice of full-stability technology by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the agency’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would require stability technology…