ATA Says Infrastructure Investment Will Improve U.S. Competitiveness
An American Trucking Associations official told a congressional panel that investment in the U.S. highway system will help the country’s economic and global competitiveness.
March 17, 2010ATA Pushes for ‘Jason's Law’ for More Truck Parking
American Trucking Associations Tuesday reaffirmed its support for legislation that would provide federal funding for commercial vehicle parking at rest areas.
March 16, 2010SoCal Port Trucks Falling Short in Gate Moves
While the air at the Port of Los Angeles is cleaner, the owners of than two-thirds of the 2,200 drayage trucks purchased with $20,000 in port emissions reduction incentive grants face financial penalties because their trucks will not make the required minimum 300 gate moves during their first year of operation, port officials said.
March 16, 2010ATA Seeks Nominations for ’11-’12 America’s Road Team
American Trucking Associations said Monday it is seeking nominations for professional truck drivers to serve on the 2011-2012 America’s Road Team.
March 16, 2010Companies Caught in U.S.-Mexico Trucking Dispute
As the dispute between the United States and Mexico over access for Mexican trucks on U.S. roads continues, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has assured U.S. exporters he is hopeful a deal can be reached soon, the Dallas Morning News reported.
March 15, 2010CTA Reiterates Support for EOBRs
The Canadian Trucking Alliance has reiterated its support for an electronic on-board recorder mandate in response to a discussion paper prepared by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators.
March 15, 2010Mapping Systems Not Designed for Trucks Pose Safety, Traffic Risks, Officials Warn
As the use of mapping and routing software becomes more prevalent across the trucking industry, service providers and state transportation officials said fleets must be wary of the risks posed from using applications not specifically designed for trucks.
March 15, 2010Navistar’s Profit Falls; Expects Revenue Gains
Navistar International Corp. profits fell 92.7% from a year earlier during the company’s fiscal first quarter because of continuing low levels of truck sales, but the Warrenville, Ill., manufacturer also presented plans it said eventually would boost annual revenue to $20 billion when the economy improves.
March 15, 2010GE Capital Becomes Lender for International Trucks
GE Capital is taking over the role of lead lender to support the purchase of International trucks, as Navistar International Corp.’s in-house finance captive withdraws from the retail market to concentrate on wholesale activities to support dealers, the two companies said.
March 15, 2010Truck Availability Shrinking as Freight Demand Increases
Truck availability has tightened sharply in recent weeks as steadily growing freight demand draws even with total truck capacity, which shriveled during the recession, industry experts said.
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