Cass October Freight Index Shows Volumes Down, Expenditures Up
The October Cass Freight Index report shows shipment volumes increased by 2% over last October, but decreased by 10% compared to September. Even with the decrease in volume, Cass says rates paid by shippers were up significantly in the same period.
Shorepower Technologies to Host Truck Stop Electrification Webinar
With continued growth in the availability and use of shore power, drivers, vehicle owners and fleet operators need to know how they can take advantage of truck-stop electrification and anti-idling technology.
Study: Niagara Frontier Border Crossings Lack Staff, Technology
A soon-to-be-released bi-national study calls for increased use of new technology to speed border crossings and inspections, along with improved trusted traveler programs at Buffalo-Niagara border crossings.
TravelCenters of America sees Q3 profits skyrocket as truckers, travelers spend more at facilities
TravelCenters of America LLC saw its profits skyrocket during the third quarter, as travelers spent more on fuel and other items at truck stops and the company benefited from a reduced-rent deal with its landlord.
Key trucking route upgraded in northern New Brunswick
PLASTER ROCK, N.B. — Improvements have been completed to the Trout Brook Bridge on Route 109, a key trucking route in northern New Brunswick, so that it can accommodate trucks carrying loads of up to 50,000 kilograms. “By working… [Full…
House GOP Bill Would Tap Energy Production to Fund Infrastructure Spending
House Republicans plan to introduce a multiyear surface transportation reauthorization bill that would expand domestic energy production to pay for transportation infrastructure. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio said he hopes to pass the bill befor…
New Energy Successfully Debuts Electricity-Generating Rumble Strip
New Energy Technologies, Inc. and the City of Roanoke, Va. successfully demonstrated the Company’s MotionPower-Express system, the world’s first-of-its-kind rumble strip, capable of generating sustainable electricity.
Paccar Financial Offers On-Line Bill Paying
U.S. customers of Paccar Financial Corp. can now pay their bills on-line. Paccar Financial’s new service also provides access to account balances and payment history. Customers can also request payoff quotes and payoff accounts online.
Sutley Outlines Role, Challenges for Clean Diesel in Clean Energy Economy
Clean diesel will play an important role in America’s new clean energy economy says Nancy Sutley, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, said during her keynote dinner address at the annual meeting of the Diesel Technology Forum.
Sutley Outlines Role, Challenges for Clean Diesel in Clean Energy Economy
Clean diesel will play an important role in America’s new clean energy economy says Nancy Sutley, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, said during her keynote dinner address at the annual meeting of the Diesel Technology Forum.