Oilfield Truckers Have Higher Fatality Rates, N.Y. Times Reports
Truckers who work for oilfield and natural gas companies have higher rates of accidents and fatalities than the trucking industry, due to longer hours and hours-of-service rule exemptions, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
May 15, 2012Mass. Bans Daytime Hazmat Trips Through Boston
Trucks carrying hazardous materials will be banned from traveling through Boston during most of the daytime under a policy approved by Massachusetts state officials last week, the Boston Globe reported.
May 15, 2012Diesel Drops 5.3¢ to Near $4 a Gallon, in Biggest Decline This Year
Diesel took its biggest decline in five months, falling 5.3 cents to $4.004 a gallon, and gasoline fell for a sixth week, the Department of Energy reported.
May 15, 2012Contrans’ 1Q Income Improves
Canadian carrier Contrans Group’s first-quarter profit rose, in part on acquisitions, the company said.
May 15, 2012Clarke Swings to 1Q Profit
Canadian holding company Clarke Inc. posted a first-quarter profit, turning around a loss from a year ago.
May 15, 2012Business Inventories Rise at Slower Pace
Business inventories rose 0.3% in March, the slowest pace in four months, the Commerce Department reported.
May 15, 2012Retail Sales Rise 0.1% in April
Retail sales rose 0.1% in April, the slowest pace this year, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
May 15, 2012Ryder to Provide Two Services for ColdTech
Truck leasing and logistics company Ryder System has been awarded a contract to provide distribution and last-mile delivery.
May 14, 2012Electric Class 8 Truck Offered for Short Hauls
Balqon Corp., which makes electric-powered heavy-duty trucks, has introduced a new Class 8 tractor for inner city and shorthaul drayage service.
May 14, 2012Schneider, Pacer Sign New Rail Agreements
Schneider National and Pacer International have announced new intermodal agreements with rail carriers.
May 14, 2012