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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 6, 2014

XPO Logistics Purchasing Intermodal Provider Pacer International

Trucking and related services provider, XPO Logistics, has entered into an agreement to acquire Pacer Internation, the third largest provider of intermodal transportation services in North America.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 3, 2014

Section of I-43 Reopens in Green Bay

After closing in late September due to sagging, the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge in Green Bay is set to reopen to traffic in both directions on Sunday.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 3, 2014

OSHA Orders Trucking Company to Stop Retaliating Against Drivers

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration ordered Oak Harbor Freight Lines Inc. to compensate a worker who refused to drive in violation of safety regulations.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 3, 2014

Congress Allows Biodiesel Tax Incentive to Lapse Again

Congress has allowed a biodiesel tax incentive to lapse at year’s end. The $1-per-gallon biodiesel tax incentive expired on Dec. 31. The biodiesel incentive also expired in 2010 and 2012.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 3, 2014

Eight Finalists Selected for NTTC’s Usher Award

National Tank Truck Carriers has named eight professional tank truck drivers as finalists in the selection process to become the recipient of the Usher Award recognizing the tank truck industry’s professional driver of the year.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 3, 2014

U.S. Intermodal Rail Traffic Increases in 2013

Intermodal freight rail traffic in the United States picked up steam in 2013, according to newly figures released by the Association of American Railroads.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeJanuary 3, 2014

Economic Watch: 2013 Auto Sales Best Since 2007

Sales of new autos in the United States last year should post their performance since 2007, despite a slight dip in December, according to published reports.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 3, 2014

Rates of Return Improve While Credit Remains Tight

Transport Capital Partners’ fourth-quarter industry survey sees more carriers getting adequate rates of return, but tight credit and static accessorials as continuing issues of concern.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 2, 2014

70 MPH Speed Limit Taking Effect in Illinois

The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Tollway have announced the locations where Interstate speed limits will increase from 65 to 70 miles-per-hour following a new law that took effect the first of 2014.

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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 2, 2014

Fiat Acquires Remaining Interest in Chrysler, Integration Likely to Speed Up

Fiat has announced an agreement under which its wholly owned subsidiary, Fiat North America, will acquire all of the VEBA Trust’s equity in Chrysler, giving the Italian company total control of the U.S. vehicle maker.

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