Cass Freight Index Declines in May
The Cass Freight Index, which measures shipment activity in trucking and other transport modes, declined 0.3% in May from a year ago.
June 6, 2013Best Trucking Software 2024
For growing asset-based carriers, ensuring you have the right trucking software is essential for managing fleets, optimizing operations, and winning more higher-paying loads.
Port of Tucson Begins Receiving International Freight by Rail
The inland Port of Tucson, Ariz., began receiving international freight by rail, the Arizona Daily Star reported.
June 6, 2013Economy Grew Modestly in May, Fed Says; Trucking Execs Cite Growth, Concerns
The U.S. economy improved at a “modest to moderate” pace” in late April and early May, with transportation services and manufacturing showing gains, the Federal Reserve said in a report.
June 5, 2013Teamsters, OOIDA Appeal Court’s Mexican Trucks Decision
The Teamsters union and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association have asked a federal court to reconsider its April decision that upheld the government’s cross-border Mexican trucking plan, saying the decision conflicts with the law.
June 5, 2013Factory Orders Rise 1% in April
Factory orders increased 1% in April, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
June 5, 2013Trucks to be Banned From More Left Lanes in Dallas
The Texas Department of Transportation plans to double the amount of roads banning trucks with three or more axles from the left lane in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
June 5, 2013Productivity Rises in First Quarter
U.S. workers’ productivity rose 0.5% in the first quarter, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
June 5, 2013I-5 Bridge Cleanup Continues; Trucking Company May Be Liable for Damage
Workers are continuing to remove pieces of the downed Interstate 5 bridge north of Seattle as federal investigators probe the accident that caused it to collapse, and the trucking company that apparently caused the accident may have to pay for the damages, news services reported.
June 5, 2013Transportation Leaders Praise Sen. Lautenberg’s Legacy
Tributes poured in for New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D), who until his death Monday at the age of 89 was a key policymaker in every aspect of transportation, from passenger and freight rail to highway safety and drunk-driving laws.
June 4, 2013DOT Names Freight Advisory Committee Members
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the members of the National Freight Advisory Committee, a diverse group of transportation professionals that will provide advice and recommendations aimed at improving the national freight transportation system.
June 4, 2013