Truckers/brake inspection site Beaverly
A probe into the location and safety aspects of a Highway 16 brake inspection site in Beaverly continues, with no solution around the corner.
ATA urges FMCSA’s commitment to CSA program
ARLINGTON, Va. — In a white paper released today, American Trucking Associations urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remain committed to the goal of its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program – to reduce…
Utility Trailer announces design changes to side skirt
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer has made new manufacturing enhancements to its USS-120A advanced aerodynamic side skirt.
FTR slashes Class 8 production forecast
NASHVILLE, Ind. — FTR Associates has significantly reduced its Class 8 production forecast beginning in the second half of 2012. The new forecast, found in the June issue of The Truck and Trailer Outlook Report, shows growth of only 3.4%…
The secret study
It’s a variation on the old “what if a tree falls in the forest . . . ” question: “What if a public authority commissions a study but refuses to make it public? Does the study exist?” That’s what the Port Authority has done with its study to assess the…
IdleAir Announces More Locations
IdleAir, which provides HVAC, electricity, TV and Internet services at truckstops, announced the opening of more locations this summer.
Ground, Freight Segments Drive FedEx Quarterly Earnings
FedEx reported higher quarterly earnings, with year-over-year drops for its FedEx Express segment more than made up for by better performance in its FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight segments, with record operating income for FedEx Ground.
U.S. Xpress Dedicated Names Senior VP-Sales
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Chattanooga, Tenn., hired Paul Bowman as the senior vice president of sales for its dedicated services business. This is a new position.
New Dock Management System from CLI
Carrier Logistics Inc. launched an improved version of its Dock Management System, with features such as reweigh integration, misload prevention, dimension capture, piece-level tracking, and complete automation of paperwork.
Florida Adding Toll Lanes to Highways
Expect more tolls on Florida highways.