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NewsSeptember 17, 2009

FedEx Hopeful on Economy Despite Quarter Results

The CEO of FedEx is optimistic about the state of the U.S. economy. During a post-earnings conference call, Frederick Smith forecast that U.S. gross domestic product should gain 3 percent in the calendar third quarte

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NewsSeptember 17, 2009

SSA Gears Up For Convention in October

The Service Specialists Association is gearing up for its upcoming convention on Oct. 8-11 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Washington, D.C

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NewsSeptember 17, 2009

AASA Report: Low Quality Parts Hurt the Aftermarket Industry

A new report by the Marketing Executives Council of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association warns the independent aftermarket industry from using low-quality, low-cost aftermarket parts because of the issues associated with the industry's imag

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NewsSeptember 17, 2009

Chemrec's BioDME Plant Spurs Interest in Diesel Fuel Alternative

On the heels of dimethyl ether testing by the Volvo Group and Ford Europe, recent news that Chemrec AB will build a BioDME plant in Sweden is bringing up interest in DME as a diesel fuel alternative

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NewsSeptember 17, 2009

TWNA Raises $3,000 For Goodyear Highway Hero

The Truck Writers of North America has raised $3,000 to help get Jorge Orozco-Sanchez, the 2008 Goodyear Highway Hero, get back on the road

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NewsSeptember 17, 2009

Ferro Confirmation Hearing Set

The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a confirmation hearing Sept. 23 on President Obama's nomination of Anne Ferro, president and CEO of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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NewsSeptember 17, 2009

House Passes Green Vehicle Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would promote research and development for more fuel efficient light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles

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NewsSeptember 17, 2009

FMCSA Extends Deadline for Comments on State Registration Fees

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is giving an additional 10 days for comments on its proposal to increase state registration fees for carriers starting next year, under the Unified Carrier Registration Plan

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NewsSeptember 16, 2009

Schneider National to Shutter Operating Centers

Schneider National plans to close down operating centers in Seville, Ohio, and Green Bay, Wis., on Nov. 17, as the two facilities are used least by the compan

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NewsSeptember 16, 2009

Chamber of Commerce: Inaction on Cross-border Trucking Costs Jobs

A new study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce points to the U.S. refusal to allow cross-border trucking with Mexico as one of the things costing American job

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