
Cautious would be the word to summarize Bob Costello's comments on the economy at last week's meeting of the Refrigerated Division of the Truckload Carriers Association. Perhaps even cautiously optimistic. Costello is the American Trucking Associations' chief economist. He complimented the refrigerated haulers on being less affected by the economic downturn than other fleets, a direct consequence of people's need to eat no matter the general state of the economy.
Read More →The organizers of the fifth annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week conference have named the leadership team for the HDAW '10 conference, to be held January 18-21, 2010, at The Mirage in Las Vegas
Read More →DriveCam's Driver Risk Management Program reduced the number of risky driving events by 52.2 percent and 37 percent for two separate fleet
Read More →General Motors has emerged from bankruptcy as a new, leaner company with the help of $50 billion in emergency financing from the federal government. The news offers some hope for car and auto parts haulers
Read More →The National Truck Equipment Association has honored eight member companies and requalified 16 companies for their commitment to safety and quality standards
Read More →The Port of New York and New Jersey will implement a Comprehensive Clean Air Strategy with grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, totaling $9.8 million and $1.8 million, respectively.
Read More →The Illinois Department of Transportation will be reconstructing the southbound side of Interstate 57 from Benton to the Franklin/Jefferson County line, starting July 13
Read More →Heavy-duty manufacturers and suppliers are becoming more optimistic about business, according to a quarterly survey of members by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association
Read More →The Freight Transportation Services Index dropped 0.6 percent in May from April, the third consecutive monthly decline and its lowest level in 12 year
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Navistar Engine Group has reorganized its business units to focus on North America, South America and Global, and has made new appointments to accommodate the change
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