Job Openings Rise to Highest Level in 13 Years
Job openings in the U.S. climbed to a 13-year high in August as employers gained confidence about the outlook for demand in the world’s biggest economy.
October 7, 2014Best Trucking Management Software Buyer’s Guide
For growing carriers, choosing the right Trucking Management Software (TMS) is vital for the efficiency and growth of your transportation business. As we move into 2024, it's crucial to understand the key features and considerations that make a TMS solution stand out, and which ones play to your unique operation.
Diesel Keeps Tumbling; Slips 2.2¢ to $3.733
Diesel fell 2.2 cents to $3.733 a gallon, its 14th straight week without an increase and 25th decline in the past 30 weeks, the Department of Energy reported Oct. 6.
October 6, 2014Autonomous Driving, Connectivity Command Attention at IAA Show
HANOVER, Germany — While fuel efficiency and safety were frequent topics at the 65th IAA Commercial Vehicles show, “autonomous driving” and “connectivity” were the unavoidable buzzwords.
October 6, 2014FedEx Says Kansas Ruling on Drivers Based on Old Practice
FedEx Corp. said a ruling by the Kansas Supreme Court that, under state law, its drivers are employees rather than independent contractors applies to a business practice it hasn’t been using since 2011.
October 6, 2014UPS Working With Retailers to Avoid Late Christmas Deliveries
UPS Inc. is working to convince e-commerce retailers not to offer free overnight shipping Dec. 23 to avoid the shipping delays that were seen last year, the Wall Street Journal reported.
October 6, 2014Florida Expands Natural Gas Fueling-Station Network
Since Florida passed a natural gas-vehicle rebate program, the amount of fueling stations have increased by more than 200%, according to the Florida Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition.
October 6, 2014Newgistics Expands Parcel Delivery Service
Newgistics, an e-commerce provider, announced the international expansion of its parcel delivery and return services.
October 6, 2014TA Net Income Falls on Tax Costs
TravelCenters of America said its second-quarter net income fell 15% to $13.6 million, or 36 cents per share, because of higher tax costs.
October 6, 2014Darling Defends HOS Restart
In his first interview since being named acting administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in August, Scott Darling III said he is committed to keeping the agency’s hours-of-service rule intact.
October 6, 2014Letters to the Editor: Defending Trucking; Liquid Products Data
When will we in the trucking industry stand up and defend our safe-driving records based on the miles we drive every day?
October 6, 2014