States advance anti-idling incentive
Incentives to reduce truck idling continue to become more commonplace in states around the country. A handful of states have advanced rules at their statehouses that would increase the maximum weight limits for large trucks equipped with idle-reduction…
Truckers help grant wishes in fundraiser convoys
Professional truck drivers don’t always let their emotions get the best of them, but it just happens sometimes – especially when it involves raising money to grant children’s wishes.
From the LL blog: Timing is all relative
In the past week, the U.S. State Department has released yet another travel warning to U.S. going to any part of Mexico. Staff Writer Charlie Morasch finds it preposterous that the same administration that is asking its citizens to be on serious alert …
Yet Another Study Confirms That Transportation and Location Matter Most
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SwRI to launch automotive energy storage system evaluation and safety (EssEs) consortium
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P.A.M.’s First-Quarter Loss Widens
Truckload carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services said its first-quarter loss widened from a year ago.
Positive Industry Outlook Tempered by Rising Operating Expenses
Nearly three-quarters, 71 percent, of trucking company executives surveyed by GE Capital, Transportation Finance expect business conditions to improve in 2011, but they are concerned about the impact of external and internal factors on their profit mar…
Heavy-duty used truck prices continue to rise in March
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The average sales price of used heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles increased 6% in March from February levels, according to a report from ACT Research (ACT). [Full Story]
Southwest chief: We need new system
Commentary: Gary Kelly is the chairman of the board, president and CEO of Southwest Airlines.
Mitsubishi Heavy to develop and test all-electric transit bus with Manitoba Government, two local companies and college in Canada
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