100+ Truck Driving Jobs Available in Arkansas
More than 100 truck driving jobs are available across Arkansas. They’re up for grabs with five major trucking companies.
$20 Million Available for Clean Diesel Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at improving air quality and Americans’ health.
Meritor to donate to Ontario shelter as part of first Global Service Day
TROY, Mich. ––Meritor will donate food and money to a domestic violence shelter in Ontario today, as one of several initiatives it plans for its first ever Global Service Day.
Brenntag North America names new DEF business director
READING, Pa. — Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) distributor, Brenntag North America, has named Bret Happel as the division’s DEF business director. In his new position, Happel will lead Brenntag’s DEF business in both the US and…
Canadian Freight Index Rises for 12th Time
The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 0.8 percent in February over January’s results, according to results published today by the The Base Rate Index also increased slightly, rising .5 percent over January’s result.
Record Parts and Service Help Drive Strong 1Q Results for Rush
Megadealer Rush Enterprises announced that for the first quarter of 2012, the company’s net income was $15.9 million, or 40 cents per diluted share, compared with net income of $7.3 million,
Index shows Canadian rates increased for 12th straight month
TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicated the cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers rose 0.8% in February, when compared to January.
Truck Tonnage Inches up in March
Don’t expect the rate of growth this year to mirror the last couple of years, said American Trucking Associations’ Chief Economist Bob Costello, referring to the 5.8% growth in both 2010 and 2011.
Transport Experts Say Public Must Push Congress to Act on Highways
Congress can’t do its job on the highway bill, so the public is going to have to take the lead, says a group of infrastructure experts including five former secretaries of transportation.The federal highway program is now running on its ninth tempora…
Canadian Agency Says Fleets Could Save With Natural Gas
Despite the higher upfront costs for engines that run natural gas, The Conference Board of Canada says that converting fleets to natural gas could produce savings of approximately $150,000 per truck over a 10-year period.