Celadon Acquires Canadian Carrier Yanke
Celadon Group said it has acquired Canadian carrier N. Yanke Transfer Ltd. Terms were not disclosed.
November 18, 2013Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Legislation Would Let States Keep Federal Fuel Taxes
A bill has been introduced in the House and Senate that would dramatically reduce federal diesel and gasoline taxes and let the states keep most revenue from the two levies rather than sending the revenue to the Highway Trust Fund.
November 18, 2013Alliance Truck Parts Race Car Finishes Second in Nationwide Series
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — The Nationwide Series race car sponsored by Alliance Truck Parts finished the 2013 season in second place, narrowly missing the overall points championship by three points.
November 18, 2013Port of Los Angeles Truck Drivers Declare 36-Hour Work Stoppage
Truck drivers from three companies declared a 36-hour work stoppage Nov. 18 at the Port of Los Angeles, protesting unfair labor practices, according to local reports.
November 18, 2013Kenan Buys Canada-Based RTL-Westcan
Kenan Advantage Group has purchased RTL-Westcan Group, a bulk carrier that serves northern and western Canada, Kenan said.
November 18, 2013Technology’s Effect on Trucking Industry is Theme of ATA Executive Summit in Dallas
Fleet executives are scheduled to gather next month to examine how current and future technologies can transform the trucking industry.
November 18, 2013FMCSA Near Goal for Pilot Program Inspections
The Federal Motor Carrier Administration said it is near the number of inspections needed to evaluate the safety of its Mexican border pilot program, but it remains far below the target number of carriers.
November 18, 2013Volvo Unveils I-Shift for Mexican Market
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Volvo Trucks announced that one of its largest Mexican fleet customers has become the first in this nation to begin using its I-Shift automated manual transmission.
November 18, 2013Truck-Crash Deaths Rise
Fatalities from accidents involving large trucks in the United States increased by 3.7% in 2012, rising to 3,921 people from 3,781 the year before, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
November 18, 2013Heartland Acquires Gordon for $300 Mln. to Expand West
Heartland Express Inc. last week said it has acquired Gordon Trucking Inc. for $300 million, a move that expands its presence in the western United States.
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