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Driversby StaffAugust 30, 2010

Increased Investment in Rural Transportation System Key to Keeping Freight Moving

The government needs to invest more in America's rural transportation system to keep agriculture, new energy products and freight moving, according to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' newest stud

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Driversby StaffAugust 30, 2010

Moving Van Lines Hit With FMCSA Fine For Violating Federal Regs

Tampa, Fla.-based Moving Van Lines has been hit with a $281,000 fine by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for violating multiple federal regulations, including holding consumers' property hostage and requiring moving fees in excess of the original binding contractual agreement

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 30, 2010

Port of LA Wins Judge's Finding on Concession Program

A federal judge in California last week upheld the Port of Los Angeles' concession program for drayage carriers, setting the stage for an appeal by the trucking industry. Judge Christina A. Snyder of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California found that the concession program is legal because the port is a private business and is thus exempt from the law that says only the federal government has the authority to regulate trucking business operations

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 29, 2010

GPS Recall Does Not Affect Trucking Units

A recall of faulty Garmin Nuvi GPS navigation units does not affect the company's trucking-specific model

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 29, 2010

Progressive Shippers Value Carrier Relationships

Smart shippers are looking to deal with carriers on a more relationship level to help them improve productivity, says one logistics expert, especially as they focus on concerns such as new federal regulation for trucking, risk management and sustainability

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Driversby StaffAugust 27, 2010

C.R. England Using High-Tech Diagnostics at Clinic

C.R. England is implementing some new high-tech diagnostics at its Lakeside Medical Clinic in Salt Lake City to assess soft tissue injuries

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 27, 2010

Judge Upholds Controversial Port Plan to Ban Owner-Operators

The U.S. District Court upheld the legality of controversial parts of the Port of Los Angeles' Clean Truck Program yesterday, which could open up the port truck drivers to unionization. But observers say there will likely be an appeal

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Driversby StaffAugust 27, 2010

White House to Meet with Groups About Truck Buying Incentive

A coalition of trucking groups pushing for a tax break for truckers to buy new trucks are tentatively scheduled to meet with staff members at the White House this week

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Driversby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Moore Freight Service Lands on List of Fastest Growing Companies

Moore Freight Service, which specializes in flat glass transportation, has been named one of the fastest growing private companies in 2010 by Inc. magazine

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Driversby StaffAugust 26, 2010

SalSon Expands Fleet With 50 New Trucks

Newark, N.J.-based truckload carrier SalSon Logistics has expanded its fleet with the addition of 50 Freightliner Select 2007 or newer tractors

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