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Drivers•by Staff•May 14, 2010

Study on Canadian Biodiesel Mandate Finds Costs Outweigh Benefits

The societal costs of a Canadian two per cent biodiesel mandate would outweigh the benefits by factor of five, according to a study conducted in 2009 by EcoRessources Consultants (ERC) for Environment Canada

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Aftermarket•by Staff•May 14, 2010

Spot Market Freight Availability Up 25 Percent From March

In April, spot market freight availability improved by almost 25 percent over March levels, the highest spot market load volume recorded for the month of April in at least eight year

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 14, 2010

Forecast Outlines Growth in Tonnage, Other Economic/Industry Trends

The future's bright looking ahead to 2021, says a new forecast from the American Trucking Associations, as total freight tonnage and trucking will grow (albeit slightly slower than the overall economy) and trucking will continue to dominate modal market share

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Drivers•by Staff•May 13, 2010

FMCSA Extends HOS Exemption For Haulers of Oil Spill Supplies

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its hours of service waiver for motor carriers and drivers transporting equipment, materials and supplies to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill area

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•May 13, 2010

ATA Announces SCS&LPC Award Winners

American Trucking Associations' Supply Chain Security & Loss Prevention Council has recognized Schneider National with its 2010 Excellence in Security Award

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 13, 2010

Intermodal Volumes Gain Strength in First Quarter on Greater Demand

Intermodal volumes jumped 8.4 percent year-over-year in the first quarter, as consumer demand improved and inventory acquisition ros

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Drivers•by Staff•May 13, 2010

OD-Global Expands Regional Command Centers

OD-Global, a division of Old Dominion Freight Line, is opening regional command centers in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and San Juan, Puerto Rico, in an effort to better serve global customers

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Aftermarket•by Staff•May 13, 2010

Kenworth Honors Central Illinois Trucks As Medium Duty Dealer of the Year

Kenworth has named Central Illinois Trucks in Normal, Ill., as its 2009 Kenworth Medium Duty Dealer of the Year for the U.S. and Canada

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 13, 2010

Recent Economic Indicators Mixed for April

Disappointing retail sales and a dip in an index that measures diesel purchases have some wondering if the economic recovery slowed in April, but other indicators including manufacturing and durable goods production, increased

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Drivers•by Staff•May 13, 2010

Express-1 Posts Improved Results in 1Q

Express-1 Expedited Solutions said it improved its net income and revenue during the first quarter of 2010

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