Schneider National Launches Intermodal Chassis Fleet
Schneider National Inc. said it is launching a new company owned and managed fleet of intermodal freight chassis.
December 17, 2013Cargo Volumes Increase at Southern Calif., South Carolina Ports
Cargo volume increased in November over the previous year at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and at both of South Carolina’s seaports, port agencies said.
December 17, 2013Senate Confirms Johnson to Lead Homeland Security Department
The Senate on Dec. 16 confirmed Jeh Johnson to lead the Department of Homeland Security, clearing the way for him to become the fourth homeland security secretary.
December 17, 2013S.C. Port Truckers Must Register in Clean Truck Program by Dec. 31
Truckers doing business in South Carolina's ports have until Dec. 31 to register for the South Carolina Ports Authority’s Clean Truck Certification Program.
December 17, 2013Paccar to Name Armstrong CEO; Pigott Remains Chairman
Truck and engine maker Paccar Inc. announced that company President Ronald Armstrong will succeed Mark Pigott as CEO on April 27.
December 16, 2013Most Drivers Support Speed Limiters for Trucks, NHTSA Says
A majority of all drivers support mandating speed-limiting devices on trucks, according to the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey on driver attitudes and behavior.
December 16, 2013ATA Seeks Study on Sleeper Berth HOS Rules
American Trucking Associations and the Minnesota Trucking Association are asking the federal government to do a pilot project to study whether greater flexibility in hours-of service-rules for truck drivers who use sleeper berths would affect highway safety.
December 16, 2013Wreaths Across America Delivers 143,000 Wreaths to Arlington Cemetery
Truck drivers helped honor veterans Dec. 14 by taking part in an annual tradition of laying Christmas wreaths at the headstones of fallen U.S. soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.
December 16, 2013Industrial Production Increases 1.1% in November
Industrial production rose by 1.1% in November, the most in a year, after a 0.1% increase the month before, the Federal Reserve reported Dec. 16.
December 16, 2013Most Carriers Predict Volume, Rate Increases in 2014, TCP Says
Most trucking companies are expecting that their volumes will increase and they will be able to raise their rates in 2014, Transport Capital Partners said.
December 16, 2013