S.F. Bay Area Considers Bridge Toll Increases
A proposal to increase tolls on some bridges in California’s San Francisco Bay Area could have trucks paying an additional $5 to $41.50 per trip, the San Mateo County (Calif.) Times reported.
November 23, 2009Best Trucking Accounting Software 2024
If you’re simply looking for a bookkeeping tool, you can stop reading here, and look no further than QuickBooks. If you’re embracing the notion that trucking accounting goes far beyond that, or want to have a more expansive trucking accounting system of which QuickBooks is a key part, then read on.
Gasoline Price Drops 3.6¢ to $2.65 a Gallon
The national average price of regular gasoline fell 3.64 cents in the two weeks ended Friday, $2.65 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of fuel prices.
November 23, 2009Opinion: Democratized Data Helps Carriers Compete
Too many motor carriers are beholden to transaction-focused computer technology platforms and business processes.
November 23, 2009Letters: Driver Hours, Jobs and Workforce
When will the trucking industry, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the critics of the industry come to the realization that there never will be one set of rules that fits all types of trucking operations or satisfies every proponent and opponent?
November 23, 2009A Cautiously Rising Outlook
Yes, it’s still impossible to pay your bills with “cautious optimism.” But that state of mind is a lot better than what we were hearing just a few months ago when we asked any gathering of truckers about the outlook for their businesses.
November 23, 2009Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Decline for 10th Consecutive Month
U.S. Class 8 truck sales in October were 29.6% lower than year-ago levels, marking the 10th straight month this year that sales have trailed 2008’s results, according to data from WardsAuto.com.
November 23, 2009‘Cautious Optimism’ Is Theme at Intermodal Freight Show
ANAHEIM, Calif. — A solid consensus of trucking, rail and ocean freight carriers speaking at an industry conference here predicted stronger business volumes next year.
November 23, 2009Fleets Turn to New Protective Measures as Thieves Become More Sophisticated
Security experts say cargo thieves are becoming more selective and organized, which is resulting in a more substantial average loss per incident. Now, fleets are fighting back with anti-theft devices, diligent drivers and increased collaboration.
November 23, 2009NTSB’s Hersman Urges EOBRs For All Commercial Trucks
WASHINGTON — The nation’s top transportation safety investigator said all commercial trucks should be outfitted with electronic onboard recorders to monitor driver hours.
November 23, 2009Long Beach Port Approves Registration Plan for Drayage Drivers as Part of ATA Deal
Commissioners with the Port of Long Beach, Calif., gave preliminary approval last week to a new drayage truck registration process, the first step toward meeting the obligations of their out-of-court settlement with American Trucking Associations.
November 23, 2009