GE Survey Shows Transportation CFOs Largely Upbeat
This fall, GE Capital released its U.S. Mid-Market CFO Survey, which polled chief financial officers across seven different industries, including trucking companies. The data is encouraging, despite concerns about costs and regulations.
B.C. suggests drivers practice chaining up now
The province of B.C. is reminding truck drivers to chain up when conditions dictate and recommending they practice chaining up before having to do so on the side of the road.
Missouri DOT Earns $1 Million to Add Truck Parking on I-70
The Missouri Department of Transportation earned $1 million in federal funding to build new truck parking spaces on the Interstate 70 corridor.
B.C. suggests drivers practice chaining up now
VICTORIA, B.C. — The province of B.C. is reminding truck drivers to chain up when conditions dictate and recommending they practice chaining up before having to do so on the side of the road. [Full Story]
It was a professional thief, not driver, that led police on truck chase: CTA
TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says a much-publicized truck chase in Ontario is an indication that cargo crime is a growing problem. [Full Story]
US food distributor saves $85K by using shorepower to run TRUs
DENVER, Col. — A US specialty food company says it is saving about $85,000 a year in fuel costs by using shorepower to run reefer units at its distribution centre. [Full Story]
Senate Clears 2012 Transport Appropriations Measure, Including Heavier Truck Provision
The Senate yesterday approved a transportation appropriations bill that would, among other things, allow heavier trucks on Maine and Vermont Interstates, and continue funding for transportation enhancements such as bike paths.
Brampton High School to launch transportation program for Grade 9 students
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Bramalea Secondary School in Brampton, Ont. is launching a truck and coach program for Grade 9 students interested in careers in transportation. [Full Story]
August 2011 Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Rose 18.3% from August 2010
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American neighbors, Canada and Mexico, was 18.3 percent higher in August 2011 than in August 2010, totaling $80.4 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Molex Introduces 2.5mm Miniature Waterproof Connector
Space-saving wire-to-wire connector solution for transportation and other rugged applications requiring superior mating and IP67 protection against dust and waterMolex’s new Mizu-P25 miniature waterproof connectors are said to be the first and only s…