White House Announces Another $53 Billion for High Speed Rail
I’ve been critical of the Obama Administration for its lack of adequate financial commitment to high speed rail in America. Well they shut me up, as Vice President Biden announced $53 billion over the next five years for HSR projects.
The goal is to …
DOE Projects Diesel to Average $3.43 This Year
The Department of Energy’s monthly fuel price projections continue to rise in lockstep with the price of crude oil and diesel fuel. The monthly projection for February, up 3 cents from the January forecast, sees diesel fuel averaging $3.43 for 2011 …
Pegasus TransTech Enables Drivers to Provide Instant HOS Feedback
In response to requests from a number of its fleet customers, Pegasus TransTech is providing drivers with a free and easy method to provide feedback to the Department of Transportation concerning the proposed hours of service (HOS) regulation changes.
Illinois GPS Task Force Finds Truck-Specific Data Difficult to Access
Truckers using various GPS systems to navigate around the State of Illinois do not always have access to accurate and up-to-date truck-specific routing information.
Tenstreet Offers Free Motor Carrier Fax Number Directory
Tenstreet LLC has just launched an online directory of motor carrier fax numbers to make it easier for companies to contact previous employers.
TransCore’s North American Freight Index Records Highest January Volumes Ever
January spot-market freight availability increased 62 percent over January 2010 volumes, according to TransCore’s North American Freight Index.
Intermodal Haulers Post Record-setting Year in 2010
A near 17-percent surge in volume in the fourth quarter pushed 2010 intermodal volumes up by 14.7 percent overall for the year, says Intermodal Association of North America.
What Keeps Maintenance Managers Up At Night?
When you get hundreds of fleet maintenance managers together on one location, you can bet they’re going to start swapping stories about various equipment and maintenance issues they’re having.
Ancra Load Decking System Adds Payload, Cuts Freight Damage, User Says
A second generation load decking system from Ancra International is adding 10 to 30 percent to payloads while reducing damage claims by as much as 50 percent for Con-way Freight, a carrier representative said.
Track and Field: Canadian National Railway and contract workers try…
TRAIN ON THE JOB: Crews use heavy equipment to right tipped train cars Monday after a train derailed early in the morning in Mussey Township.