Economic Growth to Continue Throughout 2012
Economic growth is expected to continue in the United States throughout the remainder of 2012, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in their spring 2012 Semiannual Economic Forecast.
Catching reckless truckers on the highway
A special “Speedbusters” investigation looked into truck drivers so dangerous — they don’t belong on the road.
Honeywell Green Diesel to be Produced From Bio Feedstocks in U.S. Facility
UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, is licensing technology to Emerald Biofuels to produce Honeywell Green Diesel at a facility in Louisiana.
Freight Shipments Fell 0.8% in March from February
After a one-month increase, the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry fell 0.8% in March from February, reports the Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ Freight Transportation Services Index. The March level was 16% above …
Safety Board Highlights Dangers of Hose-Chemical Incompatibility
The National Transportation Safety Board has asked the Department of Transportation to warn trucking companies about the dangers of not using the right hoses for the right chemicals,
Truckers target Woolworths and Coles over safety
MATT PEACOCK: The Transport Workers Union today accused Coles and Woolworths of having a business model that leads to more deaths on the roads.
Regular Tire Pressure Checks are Worthwhile
Weekly tire pressure checks might seem unrealistically ambitious, but given what’s at stake in terms of tread wear and tire life, it’s a worthwhile goal. Regular tire inspections should, obviously, include pressure checks.
It Takes a Good Attitude to Make a Successful Owner Operator
Peter Pekala is an owner-operator with an attitude. His attitude is, find business partners who do right by you and do the same for them.
Continental Adds Eco Plus Compounding to HSL2 Tire
Continental’s Commercial Vehicle Tire business unit is converting its entire portfolio of HSL2 products to the Eco Plus line.
Logistics Consulting: Convert Inefficiencies to Bottom Line Savings
With recent reports showing that the nation’s transportation costs were up 10% over the previous year, it’s no wonder U.S. businesses continue to look for every avenue of cost-savings possible.