Omnitracs Approved for Continued Use in Hauling for Defense Department
Omnitracs said it has received a government approval that enables fleets using its satellite-based telematics systems to continue carrying ammunition, explosives and other sensitive cargo for the U.S. Department of Defense and other agencies.
September 30, 2014Oil-by-Rail Safety Rule Seen Adding Costs: Railroads, API
Proposed federal rules to make hauling crude oil by rail safer and avoid fiery wrecks would drive up costs and put the U.S. energy revival at risk, the head of an oil industry trade group said.
September 30, 2014FHWA’s Nadeau Says States Need Long-Term Highway Funding
WASHINGTON — Acting Federal Highway Administrator Gregory Nadeau on Sept. 30 urged lawmakers to approve a “long-term, sustainable” transportation funding measure in order to help advance the efforts by states and municipalities to repair or replace aging infrastructure.
September 30, 2014Pennsylvania Seeks to Build 37 CNG Stations
Pennsylvania is seeking to build 37 public compressed natural gas fueling stations through a public-private partnership.
September 30, 2014Con-way Freight to Boost Driver Pay
Con-way Freight will boost drivers' pay rates and reduce the time it takes for drivers to reach top pay scale.
September 30, 2014Accuride Signs 10-Year Lease Extension for Indiana Headquarters
Accuride Corp. signed a 10-year lease extension for its building in Evansville, Indiana.
September 30, 2014Consumer Confidence Declines to Four-Month Low
Confidence among U.S. consumers declined in September to a four-month low as Americans’ views of the labor market deteriorated.
September 30, 2014Wal-Mart: Tracy Morgan, Other Van Occupants in Crash Weren’t Belted
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. claimed in a court document that the occupants of a van involved in the June crash that killed a colleague of comedian Tracy Morgan were not wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.
September 29, 2014Mack, Telogis Partner to Provide Built-In Fleet Management Technology
Mack Trucks has partnered with technology supplier Telogis to offer fleet-management services using built-in telematics hardware.
September 29, 2014Peterbilt Offers Password-Protected Trucks
Peterbilt Motors Co. is offering an anti-theft system that requires a driver to enter a password to start the truck.
September 29, 2014