Port of N.Y./N.J. Opens for Emergency Fuel Deliveries Following Sandy
The U.S. Coast Guard opened the Port of New York and New Jersey Thursday in order to get emergency fuel supplies to the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy, the Associated Press reported.
November 2, 2012ATRI Surveying Carriers on HOS Restart Changes
The American Transportation Research Institute is asking trucking executives to weigh in on changes to the 34-hour restart provision of the federal hours-of-service rule, set to take effect in July.
November 2, 2012Intermodal Traffic Gains 3.9% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 3.9% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
November 2, 2012Caterpillar Logistics Changes Name to Neovia
Third-party logistics firm Caterpillar Logistics Services said Thursday it has changed its name to Neovia Logistics Services.
November 2, 2012EPA Sets Waivers for N.J. Diesel, Gasoline Requirements in Eastern States
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday temporarily waive federal clean diesel fuel requirements in New Jersey to allow the use of home heating oil in most generators and pumps in emergency service in New Jersey.
November 1, 2012Arizona Trucking Assn. CEO Rasmussen to Lead Help Inc.
Karen Rasmussen, who has been CEO of the Arizona Trucking Association since 2001, is leaving to lead Help Inc., the provider of PrePass and other commercial vehicle safety services, effective Nov. 15.
November 1, 2012Wabash National’s 3Q Profit Jumps
Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. said its third-quarter income rose from a year ago as sales reached a record for the quarter.
November 1, 2012ISM Manufacturing Index Rises to Highest Level Since May
U.S. manufacturing activity increased in October, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
November 1, 2012Roadrunner’s 3Q Net Income Improves
Roadrunner Transportation Systems’ third-quarter income rose sharply, led by strong truckload and less-than-truckload operations.
November 1, 2012Construction Spending Rises in September
Construction spending rose in September to the highest level in three years, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
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