New Study Supports Boston Hazmat Ban
A new study has concluded that Boston should ban the transport of nearly all nonradioactive hazardous materials through the downtown and North End areas to protect the public.
May 20, 2011Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers
Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.
TransForce’s 1Q Earnings Decline
Canadian transporter TransForce Inc. said its first-quarter net earnings fell to C$14.9 million, or 15 Canadian cents a share, from C$26.1 million, or 27 cents, in a year earlier.
May 19, 2011Existing Home Sales Fall 0.8%
Existing home sales fell 0.8% in April, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday.
May 19, 2011Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Slows
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region slowed in May, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
May 19, 2011Leading Indicators Fall in April
An index of leading economic indicators fell 0.3% in April after nine months of gains, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
May 19, 2011C. R. England to Lease Kenworth LNG Tractors
Truck and engine manufacturer Paccar Inc. said it has reached agreement to lease new Kenworth T800 day cab tractors with 15-liter liquefied natural gas engines to a division of truckload carrier C.R. England Inc.
May 19, 2011Jobless Claims Drop 29,000 in Week
Initial jobless claims fell 29,000 to 409,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
May 19, 2011ATA Board Votes to Oppose Regulating Detention Times
American Trucking Associations said its board of directors voted to oppose efforts at regulating detention times — the time drivers and trucks wait to load or unload their cargo.
May 18, 2011Toyo Unveils Drive-Axle Longhaul Tire
Toyo Tires said it has introduced a new drive-axle tire for longhaul, highway-specific applications.
May 18, 2011Goodyear Super Single Tire Replaced
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it has replaced its super single tire for severe-duty applications with a model it said will last longer and get better off-road traction.
May 18, 2011