Women In Trucking Partners with TMSA to Promote Diversity in Marketing
The Women In Trucking Association is partnering with the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association to recognize best practices in reflecting diversity in transportation marketing.
Orientation Tips Part of Recruiting/Retention Conference
About 40% of drivers make a decision in their first 72 hours whether they’re going to be a short timer or stay with a company a long time, according to one speaker at a recruiting and retention conference this week in Nashville. Taking a close look a…
UPS Reports Record 4Q Results
UPS announced fourth quarter 2011 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.28, a 21% improvement from 2010’s fourth quarter.
Rock Slide Closes Westbound I-40 For Weeks In North Carolina
A rock slide near Exit 451 on I-40 West closed the road near US 276, Exit 20, West of Asheville, N.C., in Haywood County near the Tennessee state line.
Customers Wouldn’t Pay Extra for Any Non-Compliance Penalties Imposed on Navistar, Hebe Says
Customers would not see an upcharge if Navistar International has to pay government penalties for producing engines whose emissions exceed the absolute federal limit for nitrogen oxide (NOx), said Jim Hebe, senior vice president of North American sales.
YRC becomes YRC Freight
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –YRC Inc., a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc., today launched its new brand – YRC Freight. [Full Story]
Goodyear introduces Dunlop steer tire
AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has expanded its portfolio of Dunlop brand truck tires with the new Dunlop SP348, an all-position steer tire for regional fleet, school bus and pickup and delivery applications. [Full Story]
House highway bill will improve safety, infrastructure: ATA
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is praising a surface transportation bill crafted by the US House of Representatives, “that will not only make needed improvements to our nation’s highway system, but will also make… [Full St…
House Highway Bill Would Allow Heavier Trucks
The House of Representatives yesterday unveiled its version of a new highway program that would spend $260 billion over five years. The bill trims the Department of Transportation by consolidating or eliminating programs, gives states a greater say i…
November Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico up 12.7% Year-over-year
Trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico was 12.7% higher in November 2011 than in November 2010, totaling $76.7 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the U.S. Department of Transportation.