ATA Vice Chairman Urges Law Enforcement to Focus on Driver Behavior
American Trucking Associations Vice Chairman Phil Byrd said Tuesday that law enforcement agencies must do more to focus on the unsafe behavior of drivers, both commercial and noncommercial, in order to achieve safety improvements.
April 23, 2013Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers
Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.
Paccar’s 1Q Profit Declines
Paccar Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit declined from a year ago and its revenue fell, due to slower economic growth.
April 23, 2013Diesel Falls 5.5¢ to $3.887; Price Is Lowest Since August
Diesel fell 5.5 cents to $3.887 a gallon, its lowest price since early August, the Department of Energy said.
April 23, 2013Swift Reports Higher 1Q Profit
Swift Transportation Co. said its first-quarter net income rose to $23.4 million, or 17 cents per share, from $6.2 million, or 4 cents, a year ago.
April 23, 2013Ryder’s First-Quarter Income Improves
Ryder System’s first-quarter profit rose to $40.8 million, or 79 cents per share, from $34.9 million, or 68 cents, a year ago.
April 23, 2013New Home Sales Rise 1.6% in March
New home sales rose 1.6% in March, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
April 23, 2013Scania’s First-Quarter Profit Drops
Swedish truck maker Scania AB reported its first-quarter profit dropped but orders jumped 31% on European fleet replacements, Bloomberg News reported.
April 23, 2013ABF, Teamsters Extend Contract Through End of May as Negotiations Continue
ABF Freight System said it has agreed to another extension of its contract with the Teamsters union, through May 31, as labor negotiations continue.
April 22, 2013ATA, Penske Win SmartWay Challenge Awards
American Trucking Associations said Monday it won the 2013 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award.
April 22, 2013Trucking Company Sues Pilot Flying J Over Rebate Program
A Georgia trucking company has filed a class-action lawsuit against Pilot Flying J, claiming it was duped in fuel-rebate program by the national truck stop chain, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Monday.
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