Shippers Conditions Index Tumbles in February
FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index for February dropped by a full point from the previous month to a reading of -5.6, spelling good news for tracking as demand for trucking services grew strongly in what is normally a slack month.
EEOC seeks rehearing for truckers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission asked a federal appeals court yesterday to reconsider a ruling that could hurt its ability to pursue class-action discrimination lawsuits on behalf of workers in the Midwest.
Spot market freight volume, rates up in March: TransCore
PORTLAND, Ore. — Freight availability and rates on the spot market increased month-over-month and declined slightly year-over-year in March, according to TransCore’s DAT North American Freight index. The index was up 40% in March…
UPDATE 1-UK fuel truck drivers reject deal, want more talks
The union representing British fuel tanker drivers said on Wednesday its members had rejected an offer to avert a strike over pay and conditions but had agreed to hold further talks before taking action which could seriously disrupt supplies.
Chevron re-ups with Slotegraaf Group through 2017
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Chevron Lubricants Canada has announced it renewed its deal as primary lubricant supplier to Slotegraaf Group through 2017.
Peterson Announces Executive Promotions
Peterson Manufacturing promoted Tom Lynch to manager of OEM accounts and Kevin Cornelius to general manager of Peterson’s Maxi-Seal division.
Photos: Ammunition seizure in Juarez, U.S. trucker arrested
A U.S. truck driver was arrested after 268,000 rounds of ammunition were found in a tractor-trailer in Juarez by Mexican customs agents at the Bridge of the Americas on Tuesday afternoon.
Canadian agent wins top Allied Van Lines awards
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Quality Move Management has been received the top two awards from Allied Van Lines as part of the company’s US Operations Conference.
ATA’s Annual Trends Report Reflects Recovering Trucking Industry
Trucking continues to be the dominant mode of freight transportation and an integral part of the U.S. economy, according to American Trucking Associations’ 2012 American Trucking Trends report.
Edmonton Kenworth named Dealer of the Year
EDMONTON, Alta. — Edmonton Kenworth has been named Kenworth Dealer of the Year for the US and Canada.