Airline Stocks: Airline stocks ready for spring rally: analyst
Airline stocks reversed last week’s losses and rose Monday, while at least one analyst said he expects a springtime rally in the sector, as disruptive winter weather and high fuel prices give way to higher airfares.
Fuel level, oil prices up following strike on Libya
While prices for diesel and gasoline have finally leveled off after 15 weeks of increases, the long-term effects may not yet be known after the recent military action against Libya. Oil markets reacted Monday in New York by pushing the price of crude u…
Flashpass? Proposal would extend TWIC renewal
Truckers who rely on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential ID program to get in and out of ports and some warehouses may not have to pay to replace expiring TWIC cards, when the earliest issued credentials begin expiring next year.
Former state senator to lead Maine Turnpike
The Maine Turnpike Authority has chosen an interim executive director to replace Paul Violette, who resigned March 7. Authorities questioned Violette about the agency’s spending practices, including $157,000 in gift-card handouts to other organizatio…
Report questions spending of truck emissions money
The U.S. Congress’ annual diesel grant program succeeded in doling out $300 million in 2009, but failed to ensure those dollars were always spent in a way that followed DERA’s full intent, a recent federal report says.
New York State DOT starts enhanced bus inspections
In New York, the state DOT launched an inspection blitz on commercial buses late last week, and at one checkpoint in New York City all 14 of the buses inspected were placed out of service. Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for the clampdown a week after 15 peop…
Mixing it up at MATS
Toby Young, president of Exhibit Management Associates, says the 40th anniversary show will be jam-packed with new exhibitors, products and services. OOIDA will be on the scene with staff available to sign up or renew members and discuss hot industry t…
From the LL blog: Ice and snow removal? Horse apples!
Trucker/columnist Bob “Cowpoke” Martin suggests a driver who would pack a big ladder and climb atop the truck in icy conditions might be a good candidate for other goofy tasks, like hauling Jack Daniels to Mexico with a big Jack Daniels logo on the…
Washington State Supreme Court Ruling Locks in Lower Tax Rate for OmniTracs
Purchasers of Qualcomm Inc.’s OmniTracs system in Washington state dodged a tax hit following a March 10 decision about the legal classification of that system by the Washington Supreme Court.
Freightliner unveils Severe Duty trucks
The new Freightliner SD series will consist of both 108- and 114-inch bumper to back of cab configurations.