Data Shows Speeding and Log Violations are Main CSA Culprits; Technology Can Help
When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rolled out its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program in late 2010, a number of carriers were surprised to find a poorer safety rating than they enjoyed under the old SafeStat.
Tramec, Heavy Duty Suspension Suppliers Corp. Announce Joint Venture
Tramec LLC and the Heavy Duty Suspension Suppliers Corp. Grupo Suspension in Mexico announced they will be entering into a joint venture.
Con-way Introduces iPad App
Con-way Freight announced the launch of its Con-way Freight Tools iPad app. The app will let customers create a personalized rate quote for shipments within the U.S. and Canada.
Mitsubishi Fuso Announces New Vice Presidents in its After-sales Group
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America promoted Bill Mohr to vice president of service operations and Len Doherty to vice president of parts operations.
Hyundai Translead Announces New CEO
Hyundai Translead announced that Kenny Lee is the company’s new president and CEO. Lee joins Hyundai with 30 years of experience in international business and Hyundai Motors global operation.
Missouri DOT Pushing I-70 Toll Road Plan
Interstate 70, which runs east and west through the state of Missouri, is in desperate need improvements. The big question is how the state will afford those improvements. The state Department of Transportation is pushing a plan that would turn I-70 …
C.R. England Announces Changes in Leadership
C.R. England announced two important changes in its leadership: Zach England will be the new vice president of dedicated, and Coby Bullard will be the new vice president of intermodal.
Booz Allen: America Needs to ‘Reimagine’ Infrastructure
As the nation prepares for Obama’s 2012 State of the Union address, Booz Allen Hamilton, a strategy and technology consulting firm, outlined items it says should be included in any discussion about the country’s aging infrastructure.
Measure Would Allow Truckers to Go 75 mph in Idaho
A senator in northern Idaho wants to allow truckers to drive 75 mph in the state. The current speed limit for semis in Idaho is 65 mph while cars are allowed to drive 75 mph.
Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline Proposal
President Obama announced that his administration is rejecting the controversial proposal for the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline, which would have transported 700,000 barrels of oil daily from Canada, Montana and the Dakotas to U.S. refineries in Hou…