Unrest in Egypt fuels talk of higher energy prices
Political unrest in Egypt and a weakening U.S. dollar are putting upward pressure on global oil prices, analysts from Reuters said Monday, Jan. 31. Analysts said it’s a matter of time before diesel prices follow. Monday’s average for on-highway die…
New Hampshire panel advances idling incentive
An incentive to reduce truck idling is on the move at the New Hampshire statehouse. The House Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill that would increase the maximum weight limits for large trucks equipped with idle-reduction technology. I…
The Department of Transportation on Monday proposed all trucking…
The Department of Transportation on Monday proposed all trucking companies be required to install electronic onboard recorders to monitor driver hours of service.
Gentry Man Suffers Severe Leg Injury
A Gentry man suffered a severe injury to his lower left leg Saturday afternoon when he placed his leg on the track in front of an oncoming Kansas City Southern freight train, according to a preliminary police report.
OOIDA speaks out against proposed EOBR mandate
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has spoken out against today’s announcement that the US Department of Transportation would be moving to mandate electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs). [Full Story]
Diesel Rises for Ninth Week, Gaining 0.8¢ to $3.438 a Gallon
Diesel’s national average rose 0.8 cent to $3.438 a gallon, its ninth straight gain, while gasoline slipped for the first time in nine weeks, the Department of Energy said Monday.
U.S. Proposes EOBRs for All Interstate Trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed a regulation Monday that would require interstate truck and bus companies to install electronic onboard recorders in vehicles to monitor drivers’ hours of service.
COMPETITION WATCH: Bison tops division in TCA’s fleet safety awards for fifth straight year
WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport, three-time Grand Prize Winner of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) National Fleet Safety Award, has once again placed first in the 100+ million mile category with the lowest DOT reportable… [Full St…
Chevrolet Volt demo vehicles begin arriving at dealerships
Chevrolet dealerships in the initial launch markets of California, Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington, DC will be receiving dedicated Volt demonstration vehicles for customer test drives over the next …
Truckload rate lookup tool
FairTran’s truckload rate lookup tool is a free service that can be used to calculate the real-time costs and data of shipments between two cities. FairTran also has a service that calculates a customized value for any trucking company and offers a t…