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ArticlesAugust 1, 2011

Could a New Internet Network Trash Your GPS?

Arguments are heating up between Lightsquared, a 4G LTE wireless company, and the GPS industry and user community.

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NewsJuly 27, 2011

More Q2 Fleet Financials: Mostly Positive

More fleets announced financial results for the second quarter of 2011 this week. On the whole, the numbers are good, but not everyone is doing well

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NewsJuly 27, 2011

Equipment Makers Offer Idea to Fund Highways

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says it has an idea for a revenue-neutral solution to rebuild and modernize America's interstates without raising the fuel tax

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NewsJuly 27, 2011

SmartDrive Research Shows Instant Feedback Helps Drivers Save Fuel

The findings of an ongoing study by SmartDrive show that fleets can reduce fuel consumption by employing more fuel-efficient driving techniques, eliminating unnecessary idling and reducing excessive speeds, and that instant driver feedback can help

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NewsJuly 26, 2011

Illinois DOT Warns of Three-Day I-57 Closure

The Illinois Department of Transportation will close Interstate 57 for an expected three days next week

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NewsJuly 25, 2011

Freeway Closures Coming to I-710/Long Beach Freeway

The California Department of Transportation will conduct 10 weekends of 53-hour extended closures and full freeway closures on the Long Beach Freeway (I-710) beginning August 5

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NewsJuly 25, 2011

Interstate Distributor Guarantees Independent Carriers $1.05

Interstate Distributor announced a rate per mile guarantee for independent carriers operating within their Power Only program

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NewsJuly 25, 2011

Diesel Up; Crude Down in Face of Debt Deal Deadlock

National on-highway diesel prices were up 2.6 cents from last week, continuing a recent climb

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NewsJuly 25, 2011

Outlines of Transport Bill Emerge from Senate Hearings

The outline of a transportation reauthorization bill started to emerge from the haze of Washington's summer heat storm last week. Timing and details will remain blurred for a while yet, at least until the epic struggle over the debt ceiling is resolved, but at several hearings last week Senators began public discussions on highway funding, policy and safety

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NewsJuly 22, 2011

YRCW Completes Restructuring Plan

YRC Worldwide has completed its restructuring, a comprehensive, $500 million plan that infused new capital, created additional liquidity, reduced debt and installed a new CEO and board

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