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Drivers•by Staff•May 5, 2010

Patriot Gets Income Up Despite Loss of Business

Patriot Transportation Holding said its net income improved 2.3 percent to $1.44 million, or 46 cents a share, during the second quarter of fiscal 2010

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Drivers•by Staff•May 5, 2010

Con-way Reports 1Q Loss on Improved Conditions

Con-way managed to get its net income up from the first quarter of 2009, but the carrier still reported a net loss of $4 million, or 8 cents a share, during the first quarter 2010

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Drivers•by Staff•May 5, 2010

Pennsylvania Legislators Come Up With New Tolling Structure

Three Pennsylvania legislators have suggested the state implement new tolls on interstates highways, including a $5 fee for trucks and $1 for passenger vehicles, in response to Pennsylvania's transportation funding crisi

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Drivers•by Staff•May 5, 2010

Tax Provision May Burden Small Carriers With Extra Paperwork; Congressman Steps In

Small businesses are not too pleased with a provision of President's Obama's health care reform bill, which requires businesses to submit a 1099 tax form to the IRS for purchases over $600

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•May 5, 2010

Wisconsin Joins List of States to Outlaw Texting While Driving

Wisconsin has become the 25th state to pass a ban on texting while driving, as Gov. Jim Doyle signed a bill into law recently

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Drivers•by Staff•May 5, 2010

YRC Taps Financially-Savvy Board Members Under Planned Transition

YRC Worldwide has elected five new members to its board of directors as part of a planned transition outlined in its debt-for-equity swap, which was completed Dec. 31, 2009

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Drivers•by Staff•May 5, 2010

FFE Narrows Loss in First Quarter

Frozen Food Express Industries incurred an after tax loss of $3.7 million, or 22 cents a share, during the first quarter of 2010, compared to a net loss of $6.1 million, or 36 cents a share in the 2009 quarter

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Aftermarket•by Staff•May 5, 2010

Talbert Honors Hale Trailer As Top Dealer

Talbert Manufacturing, which provides heavy haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment, has recognized Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel as its top dealer in overall sales performance, and parts and service support

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Aftermarket•by Staff•May 5, 2010

NPTC Announces New Board Members

The National Private Truck Council has elected its new board of directors, including Rick Foster, director of private fleet safety for Wal-Mart Transportation, who is the group's new chair

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•May 4, 2010

NPTC Recognizes Fleets For Safety Efforts

The National Private Truck Council presented its safety awards to fleet members committed to improving safety performance

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