Expect a Very Short-Term Extension on Highway Funding, ATA Official Says
WASHINGTON — The transportation community should be ready to “expect a very short-term extension” to keep highway programs funded after funding authority expires at the end of May, American Trucking Associations Senior Vice President Chris Spear told reporters April 23.
April 23, 2015QuickBooks for Trucking: Connecting QuickBooks to Your TMS
Learn how Truckbase connects QuickBooks for trucking and your TMS to help you marry your trucking-specific data in your TMS with your financial data in QuickBooks.
Con-way Freight’s Buffalo Workers Vote Against Teamsters Union Representation
Employees at Con-way Freight’s Buffalo, New York, facility voted to reject representation by the Teamsters union, the company said.
April 23, 2015Dossier Plans to Expand Integrations, Provide More Options for Its Fleet-Maintenance Software
BALTIMORE — Dossier Systems is working to expand partnerships with outside technology vendors while continuing to develop new ways for customers to interact with its fleet-maintenance software, company executives said here at the Dossier Users Group Summit.
April 23, 2015Ritchie Bros. Plans Largest Canadian Auction April 28-May 1
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is set to hold its largest Canadian auction next week, and the downturn in the energy sector is playing a significant role in adding equipment to the auction block, according to Ritchie and Canadian industry officials.
April 23, 2015April 23 Earnings Roundup: Covenant, Landstar, Hub Group,TransForce, Mullen
Truckload operators Covenant Transportation Group Inc. and Landstar System Inc. reported improved first-quarter results, while third-party logistics provider Hub Group Inc.’s earnings declined.
April 23, 2015FMCSA Seeks Public Comment on 'Beyond Compliance' Initiative
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a request for public comment on its exploratory initiative to find ways to reward carriers who deploy safety technologies or implement safety programs that exceed regulatory requirements.
April 23, 2015West Coast Port Gridlock Hampers Union Pacific Earnings
Union Pacific Corp., the largest U.S. railroad, posted first-quarter profit and sales below estimates as West Coast port congestion and slack coal demand caused carloads to decline.
April 23, 2015Truckers Against Trafficking Receives Congressional Award
Truckers Against Trafficking has been honored by a group of federal lawmakers for its work in rescuing young women from human trafficking networks in which they are sexually exploited.
April 23, 2015Sales of New Homes Slumped in March from Seven-Year High
Purchases of new homes slumped more than forecast in March from a seven-year high, a sign progress in the industry will be halting.
April 23, 2015Jobless Claims Hold Below 300,000 for Seventh Week
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits held below 300,000 for the seventh straight week, pointing to a rebound in payrolls after hiring eased last month.
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