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YRC, Teamsters Agree on Extension
YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters union said they have agreed to provide more time for the company to recapitalize its balance sheet.
January 4, 2011Best Carrier TMS Software in 2024: How to Choose
Transitioning from basic load board tools or spreadsheets to an advanced, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical step for mid-sized truckload carriers aiming to scale effectively and sustain long-term competitiveness.
Factory Orders Rise in November
Factory orders rose 0.7% in November, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
January 4, 2011ISM Manufacturing Index Expands at Fastest Pace in Seven Months
U.S. manufacturing activity rose at the fastest pace in seven months in December, the Institute for Supply Management said.
January 4, 2011Construction Spending Rises for Third Month
Construction spending rose 0.4% in November, the third straight monthly increase, the Commerce Department reported.
January 4, 2011Trucking Blasts HOS Plan
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed new hours-of-service rule would cut driving hours, a move that trucking industry leaders said was politically motivated, adding cost and complexity while jeopardizing safety advances made in recent years.
January 3, 2011Trailer Orders Soar in November to Two-Year High, ACT Reports
Fueled by growth in dry vans, net trailer orders in the United States reached a two-year high in November of 21,314 units, ACT Research reported.
January 3, 2011Trucking Executives Hopeful About New Year: Focus Is on Economy, CSA and Driver Supply
The new year for trucking companies picks up right where 2010 left off, with optimism about an improving economy but also plenty of unknowns about which to worry.
January 3, 2011Philadelphia Tops ATRA’s Annual Listing of Worst U.S. Places to Be Sued in Court
Philadelphia has knocked New York City from the top spot on the American Tort Reform Association’s list of the worst places to be a defendant in a lawsuit.
January 3, 2011November Tonnage Rises 3.9% In 12th Consecutive Increase
Truck tonnage hauled increased in November for the 12th month in a row, rising 3.9% above the corresponding month of 2009, according to American Trucking Associations.
January 3, 2011FMCSA Proposes Large Fines for Handheld Cell Phone Use
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed fines up to $2,750 for truckers who use a handheld cell phone while driving, as well as the possible suspension or revocation of a commercial license for repeated offenses.
January 3, 2011