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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 22, 2013

Strike Threat At California Ports Over, New Concerns For East And Gulf Coasts

Concerns about a strike at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach can finally be put to rest but there are new ones when it comes to talks involving ports on the other side of the country.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 22, 2013

Dana Posts Record Yearly Profit, Goodyear Profit Shrinks

Supplier to the trucking business and other sectors, Dana Holding Corp. has released financials showing record income last year, despite sales slipping, while the tire maker, Goodyear, reported lower numbers for the same periods.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2013

Growing Gap of Drivers Will Cost Canada's Economy

Tens of thousands of truck drivers are approaching retirement age, but very few young people and immigrants are entering the industry. A new Conference Board of Canada report concludes that the gap between the supply of drivers and the demand for them - estimated at 25,000 by 2020 - could be costly to the Canadian economy.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 22, 2013

Quality Distribution Posts Larger Yearly Profit, P.A.M. Transportation Back In The Black

Bulk chemical hauler, Quality Distribution, has released numbers showing it increased profit in 2012 compared to the year before, while the dry van truckload carrier, P.A.M. Transportation, posted a profit last year compared to a loss in 2011.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 22, 2013

FMCSA Approves Tenth Carrier For Mexican Pilot Program

More than a year after the first Mexican truck rolled into the United States under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s long-haul, cross-border pilot program, the agency has approved the tenth carrier.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2013

Roush Reveals New Ford Stripped Chassis Powered by Propane

Roush CleanTech expands alternative fuel technology product offerings with new propane autogas fuel systems for Ford F-59, F-53 and E-450 stripped chassis.

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Newsby Oliver PattonFebruary 21, 2013

Obama Fills Out Infrastructure Plan, Virginia May Opt for Wholesale Fuel Tax

The White House is adding details to the “Fix-It-First” infrastructure program that President Obama unveiled in his State of the Union address.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 21, 2013

Wyoming Diesel and Gasoline Tax Likely To Increase

Lawmakers in Wyoming have given final passage to legislation increasing the state tax on diesel and gasoline. Republican Governor Matt Meade is on record as supporting the 10 cents per gallon increase that would push state tax to 24 cents per gallon.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2013

Navistar Defense Awarded $23 Million Order for Armored Cabs

Navistar Defense LLC, already a key supplier to the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police, has received an urgent delivery order from the U.S. Army to retrofit 205 armored cabs onto Navistar Medium Tactical Vehicles currently designated for service with the Afghan National Security Forces.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2013

Universal Lubricants Expands in Dallas

Universal Lubricants announced the opening of a new 52,000-square-foot oil warehouse and distribution center in leased space in Dallas. When fully staffed, the center will create over two dozen new jobs and house more than 35 employees.

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