Trucking Companies Relying Less on Broker Services
Carriers are using less broker services, another sign of tightening capacity, according to a survey by Transport Capital Partners.The recent First Quarter Business Expectations Survey by the transportation advisory firm found 87 percent of carriers …
Pennsylvania Puts 144 Trucks OOS in One-Day Rural Enforcement Effort
The Pennsylvania State Police placed 144 trucks and 32 drivers out of service during a one-day enforcement effort that focused on commercial vehicles traveling on rural roads and non-interstate highways.
Former FMCSA Chief Speaks out on HOS, EOBRs
Former Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator John Hill believes it’s going to take Congressional action to put an end to the never-ending cycle of hours of service litigation and rewrites.
U.S. Xpress Partners with Wounded Warrior Project as Platinum Sponsor
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Chattanooga, Tenn., has partnered with the Wounded Warrior Project as a Platinum Sponsor — a $50,000 commitment.
Suzuki introduces hybrid concept version of Kizashi at New York show
American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gasoline-electric concept variant of its Kizashi sedan at the company’s 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) press conference. The Kizashi EcoCharge has the capability to deliver a 25% fuel…
Johnson Controls-Saft to supply Li-ion systems to the Beijing Electric Vehicle Company for two EV models
Johnson Controls-Saft will supply the complete battery system for two electric vehicles which will be launched by the Beijing Electric Vehicle Company (BJEV), a subsidiary of Beijing Automotive Industry Company (BAIC). BJEV and BAIC have plans to manuf…
Pennsylvania Puts 144 Trucks OOS in One-Day Rural Enforcement Effort
The Pennsylvania State Police placed 144 trucks and 32 drivers out of service during a one-day enforcement effort that focused on commercial vehicles traveling on rural roads and non-interstate highways.
Cargo Truck Clips JetBlue Plane at Boston Airport
A JetBlue plane has had its left wing clipped by a truck being escorted by an airline employee on a ramp at Boston’s Logan International Airport, forcing the aircraft out of service.
Government to expand airline tarmac-delay rule
Federal officials are expanding a tarmac-delay rule to prohibit airlines from holding passengers on stranded international flights for longer than four hours.
Ferrari an Unlikely Leader in the Race to Curb Emissions
While all automakers are working to reduce their products’ carbon footprint and CO2 emissions, it may surprise you to learn that Ferrari (yes, that Ferrari) is leading the charge! The Fiat-owned company has reduced their fleet’s overall C02 emission…