ATRI Finds Short-Term Benefits from Truck Simulator Training
Training truck drivers on simulators shows some safety benefits, but the benefits do not last very long, the American Transportation Research Institute said.
February 14, 2014Best Carrier TMS Software in 2024: How to Choose
Transitioning from basic load board tools or spreadsheets to an advanced, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical step for mid-sized truckload carriers aiming to scale effectively and sustain long-term competitiveness.
Factory Production Sees Biggest Drop Since 2009
Factory production in the United States fell in January by the most since May 2009 as winter weather slowed the economy, the Federal Reserve said.
February 14, 2014Intermodal Rail Traffic Grows Slightly for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 0.6% in the week ended Feb. 8 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
February 14, 2014January Retail Sales Fall 0.4%
Retail sales fell in January by the most in a year and a half, hurt by bad weather and slow growth in employment and personal income.
February 14, 2014Consumer Confidence Unchanged in February
Consumer confidence was unchanged this month, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Feb. 14.
February 14, 2014Import Prices Rise in January
The price of goods imported to the United States increased in January after a rise the prior month, the Labor Department reported Feb. 14.
February 14, 2014Jobless Claims Rise for Week
Initial claims for jobless benefits grew in the week ended Feb. 8, the Labor Department reported.
February 14, 2014Pa. Turnpike Seeks Volunteer Truckers for Advisory Panel
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is recruiting 4,000 volunteers who use its highways to provide feedback.
February 14, 2014National Safety Council Estimates 3% Drop in 2013 Traffic Deaths
About 35,200 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2013, a 3% decline from 2012, the National Safety Council said Feb. 12.
February 12, 2014C.R. England to Deploy LNG Tractors
C.R. England Inc. on Feb. 12 announced a five-year liquefied natural gas bulk-fueling agreement with Shell and outlined plans to replace existing diesel trucks with LNG-powered trucks.
February 12, 2014