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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 3, 2014

Clean Energy Fuels Expanding Natural Gas Fueling Operations

Clean Energy Fuels continues to grow its natural-gas fueling network, with expansions in Texas, Pennsylvania and New York, and more fleets signing on to fuel at the nationwide network.

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Driversby Oliver PattonApril 3, 2014

Hazmat Carriers Seek Improvements in Regulations

Hazardous materials carriers want Congress to change several regulations when it writes the next highway law. William Downey, executive vice president for Kenan Advantage Group, told legislators at a Wednesday hearing that Congress should tell the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration to withdraw its proposed wetlines rule.

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Driversby StaffApril 2, 2014

FMCSA Shuts Down Carrier Following Driver Ban over Fatal Illinois Crash

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ordered DND International to immediately shut down, after declaring the Naperville, Illinois-based trucking company to be an imminent hazard to public safety.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 2, 2014

Stemco Announces Leadership Changes

EnPro Industries announced that Jon Cox, currently president, Stemco, has been named EnPro chief innovation officer effective April 1. Cox will maintain his responsibilities leading Stemco as group president, but will also be responsible for driving innovation across all EnPro operations.

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Driversby Oliver PattonApril 2, 2014

GAO to Analyze Hours of Service Studies

Transportation leaders in the House are asking the Government Accountability Office to review two studies used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in its hours of service rule.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 2, 2014

Hudson Insurance Purchases Motor Transport Underwriters

Hudson Insurance Group has acquired Motor Transport Underwriters an underwriting, claims and risk management specialist in the long-haul trucking arena.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 2, 2014

California Rules Seven Port Truckers Wrongly Classified as Independents

Seven port truck drivers employed by Pacer Cartage who were misclassified as independent contractors have been awarded a total of more than $2.2 million for unlawful deductions, reimbursable business expenses, interest, waiting time penalties and attorneys fees by the California Labor Commissioner, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.

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Driversby StaffApril 2, 2014

TCA Names James Mozey Newest Highway Angel

An elderly man survived an accident thanks to the heroism of James Mozey of Niagra, N.D. For his actions, the Truckload Carriers Association is recognizing Mozey as a Highway Angel.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 2, 2014

New Intermodal Terminal Opens in Florida

Evansville Western Railway, an affiliate of CSX, has started operations at a new intermodal terminal located in Winter Haven, Fla.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeApril 2, 2014

Flatbed Spot Market Rates Soar; Vans, Reefers Also Gain

Rates on the spot market keep heading higher, with all three major sectors posting increases, according to the freight matching service provider DAT.

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