Truck Groups Campaign Against I-95 Toll Proposal
Trucking groups are partnering to petition against a Virginia Department of Transportation proposal to build a new tolling facility on I-95 between mile markers 20 and 24 in Sussex County.
US for-hire truck tonnage bounces back in June
ARLINGTON, Va. — US for-hire truck tonnage increased 1.2% in June after falling 1.0% in May, according to a report from the American Trucking Associations. (May’s loss was larger than the 0.7% drop ATA reported on June 19.) June’s…
Ground transportation costs drop in May: CGFI
TORONTO, Ont. — The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 0.29% in May when compared with April results, according to the latest results from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).
Alberta to beef up police presence on Highway 63
EDMONTON, Alta. — Drivers on the busy Highway 63 truck corridor will see more enforcement and more visual reminders to drive safely as the government moves to address recommendations stemming from a report to improve safety on the road.
Paccar Announces Positive Second Quarter Financials
Paccar reported increased revenues and net income for the second quarter of 2012, but warned that truck orders could be weaker in the second half.
Bendix supports safety group’s choice for stability technology mandate
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix is endorsing the choice of full-stability technology by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the agency’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would require stability technology…
Refreshing the fleet
Motor carriers that extended trade cycles during the recession are awakening to a harsh reality as they begin to look at rejuvenating their aging fleets. The latest emissions-related technologies brought on by US Environmental Protection Agency…
NHTSA’s Stability Control Proposal Gets First Public Airing
Trucking interests, including manufacturers and carriers, support the idea of a federal mandate for stability control systems in new tractors, but have concerns about details in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposed rule.
Report suggests Manitoba could raise biodiesel requirement
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Winnipeg Free Press has reported the province of Manitoba is considering raising its biodiesel requirement from 2% biofuel to 5%.
Fontaine Trailer adds three new Infinity flatdeck designs
HALEYVILLE, Ala. — Fontaine Trailer Company has added three low deck height models to its Infinity product line.