Truckers’ pain at the pump being passed to consumers
It can be painful enough to fill up at the pump, but the pain is likely to spread to other parts of the economy.
House OKs 1099 repeal
Starting in 2012, companies would have to file a Form 1099 on every business which they spend at least $600 a year.
Report: Sumitomo and Kyoto University developing lower temperature molten-salt battery; about 10% the cost of Li-ion
The Nikkei reports that Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., in partnership with Kyoto University, has developed a lower temperature molten-salt rechargeable battery that promises to cost only about 10% as much as lithium ion batteries. Sumitomo intends …
School bus driver suspended for Confederate flag
Ken Webber wears his redneck heart out in the open, for all to see. On his right arm a red, white and blue tattoo depicts his skin ripped open to reveal an American flag and the words “100 percent American.” On his left, the tears reveal a Confederate …
Valence Technology batteries to power Courb EV
Valence Technology, Inc. will supply the lithium iron magnesium phosphate (LiFeMgPO4) batteries for a new electric vehicle designed by Courb. Valence is joining Courb at the official launch of their C-ZEN vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show.
The Courb…
Truckers Outraged: U.S. & Mexico Trucking Agreement
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association expressed outrage on behalf of professional truckers at today’s announcement by the White House to open up U.S. highways to Mexican trucks.
Hella Power Beam 2000 LED Work Lamp
Automotive lighting and electronics supplier Hella released its new Hella Power Beam 2000 LED Work Lamp.
Frontier to add second Denver-Des Moines flight
Frontier Airlines plans to add a second fight from Des Moines to Denver as part of a package of other service enhancements scheduled to launch in June, the airline announced Wednesday.
Retailers: Shorter hours for truckers would up costs, increase congestion, not safe
The National Retail Federation told federal transportation officials this week that a proposal to limit the number of hours truck drivers spend behind the wheel each day would increase costs for businesses and consumers while undermining intended safet…
BREAKING NEWS: Bank works to get R.L. Carter Trucking drivers home
As many as 240 drivers for R.L. Carter Trucking Inc., based out of Clayton, IN, received news late Wednesday that their company was suspending operations. Some were under loads and were running low on fuel. But the Transportation Alliance Bank, based i…