Oil Drops $4 to Near $97 a Barrel
Oil prices dropped sharply Tuesday, declining $4 to near $97 a barrel on lower demand in Japan due to the big earthquake and subsequent nuclear crisis in that country, Bloomberg reported.
February Import Prices Rise 1.4%
The price of goods imported to the United States rose 1.4% in February, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
Trucker sees new program cutting transit times at border
From now on truck drivers bringing goods from the United States will spend less time clearing Canadian customs, a big American carrier hopes.
Internet Truckstop launches new site
Internet-based load board site Internet Truckstop has updated its website.
Boyd Bros. recognizes driver achievements
Clayton, Ala.,-based flatbed carrier Boyd Bros. Transportation announced company awards for drivers, recognizing their work for 2010.
CRST earns award for military support
The Iowa Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, an agency of the Department of Defense, recognized CRST International, Inc.
Foodspotting mobile app
Foodspotting, a website and a mobile app for the iPhone and Droid, is a visual guide to help you decide what to eat, not just where, by allowing you to find whatever you’re craving and discover the best foods around you wherever you travel. Using this application, you can: explore your current area to see […]
Qualcomm MCP50
ALK Technologies’ CoPilot Truck on-board GPS navigation solution will be the standard navigation application.
FAA: US observing flight restrictions in Japan
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration says the United States is working closely with Japan to ensure that problems associated with a stricken nuclear power plant do not jeopardize air travel safety.
Shell pushes lubrication boundaries with fuel-saving 0W-10 synthetic motor oil
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Etc., MPG
Most modern automobile engines run with either 5W-20 or 5W-30 weight motor oil lubricating their internals. While these two oil viscosities have been shown to adequately protect an engine’s moving parts,…