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Drivers•by Staff•July 6, 2009

Diesel Falls Second Week in a Row

The average price of diesel fell 1.4 cents last week, the second consecutive weekly dro

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Drivers•by Staff•July 6, 2009

VDOT Announces Upcoming Rest Stop Closures

The Virginia Department of Transportation has posted electronic message signs announcing rest area closures slated for July 21

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Fleet Management•by Staff•July 6, 2009

Carriers See Modest Economic Improvement

Truckload carriers had a somewhat rosy outlook on the state of the economy and expect things to improve in the coming month

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 5, 2009

River States Opens New Dealership

River States Truck and Trailer opened its third full-service Freightliner dealership, located in Roberts, Wis

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Drivers•by Staff•July 2, 2009

West Virginia Hikes Tolls on State Turnpike

The West Virginia Parkways Economic Development and Tourism Authority has increased tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike, the first toll hike in 28 years

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•July 2, 2009

Highway Safety Improved in 2008

The number of traffic fatalities continued to fall in 2008, reported the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Fatalities dropped 9.7 percent between 2007 and 2008, from 41,259 to 37,261. The economic slowdown was undoubtedly a factor but the fatal accident rate also fell to an historic low of an estimated 1.27 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 2, 2009

Happy Independence Day

There will be no news posted on Truckinginfo.com Friday, July 3, as Newport Communications offices are closed for the Independence Day holiday. News will resume Monday, July 6. In the meantime, browse through our new and improved web site

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•July 2, 2009

Roadway Conditions Key to Saving Lives

Roadway conditions were found to be a significant factor contributing to U.S. highway fatalities, accounting for more than half of death

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 2, 2009

CARB Pushes Back TRU Compliance Deadlines

The California Air Resources Board has pushed back its deadline for compliance with the state's strict new emissions rules for reefer units

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Drivers•by Staff•July 2, 2009

Landstar Acquires Premier Logistics, A3 Integration

Landstar System has purchased Premier Logistics and A3 Intregation, supply chain transportation integration companies

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