Trucks Carry the Most Freight in Almost All States, BTS Reports
Trucking is the predominant mode used by businesses to ship freight in almost all states, according to the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
New Proposal Would Greatly Expand EOBR Use
The new proposal on electronic onboard reporters vastly expands the rule the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration put out less than a year ago.
Ottawa trucker charged after Hwy. 402 crash
A 54-year-old Ottawa truck driver is facing a careless driving charge after his rig went into the Hwy.
Diesel price increases 9th week
Prices rose moderately in all regions, led by New England’s gain of 2.4 cents to $3.633, the highest in the nation.
UPS’ Fourth-Quarter Income Jumps
UPS Inc. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter and full-year net income rose as it delivered almost 4 billion packages in 2010, and that it expects its 2011 profits to hit an all-time high.
Charleston, SC
Hot Properties highlights recently sold or leased commercial properties in the Charleston region.
San Diego collaboration launches Smart City San Diego clean energy project; EV infrastructure plan
A collaboration including the city of San Diego (CA), San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), GE, UC San Diego and CleanTECH San Diego launched Smart City San Diego to develop and implement local initiatives that will improve the San Diego region’s energy …
Shell begins market test of Nitrogen Enriched Diesel; lowered fuel consumption
Shell Oil Products US has begun a market test of Shell Nitrogen Enriched Diesel, extending the company’s exclusive “Nitrogen Enriched” advanced cleaning system to diesel. (Earlier post.) The fuel has been shown to reduce fuel consumption in a tes…
Jordanian truckers steer though trouble in Egypt
Jordan News.Net Monday 31st January, 2011 – Forty Jordanian truck drivers are expected to arrive in the Kingdom today after navigating what they described as a three-day nightmare in Egypt.
Air China and Boeing planning first trans-Pacific flight with renewable jet fuel
Greenair Online. Air China and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the intention of carrying out a trans-Pacific flight between China and the US using a 50:50 blend of biojet and Jet A fuel. The trans-Pacific flight will follow China