Aging U.S. Truck Fleet Could Lead to Production Boost Next Year
Truck production in North America could climb more than 50% next year due to an aging U.S. truck fleet, Bloomberg reported.
November 19, 2010Intermodal Traffic Rises 11.9% for Week
Intermodal traffic rose 11.9% last week from the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
November 19, 2010EPA Reports Better Light-Truck Emissions
A new Environmental Protection Agency showed an improvement in fuel economy and carbon dioxide emissions for new cars and light-duty trucks in 2009.
November 19, 2010Opinion: Protecting Essential Trucking Data
Big-picture executives have the ability to see well beyond the day-to-day grind. If you’re in this category, you support an active safety department and insist on taking a variety of preventive measures.
November 19, 2010Brink’s Buys Mexican Logistics Company
The Brink’s Co. said Thursday it bought Mexican logistics firm Servicio Pan Americano de Proteccion, S.A. de C.V., for about $60 million.
November 18, 2010Leading Economic Indicators Rise 0.5%
An index of leading economic indicators rose 0.5%, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
November 18, 2010Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Jumps in November
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia region rose in November for the second straight month, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
November 18, 2010UPS Freight Improves U.S.-Canada Freight-Lane Times
UPS Freight said Tuesday it has improved transit times between U.S. cities and Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
November 18, 2010Weekly Jobless Claims Rise 2,000
Initial jobless claims rose by 2,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
November 18, 2010YRC Files Motion to Dismiss ABF Suit
YRC Worldwide has filed a motion asking a court to dismiss a suit by rival less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight System, and said separately it will close 31 terminals around the country to reorganize its network and trim costs.
November 17, 2010