Ohio Turnpike Adds E-ZPass, Offers Truck Discounts
The Ohio Turnpike has joined the E-ZPass toll collection system. Until Oct. 1, when the turnpike opened its new E-ZPass lanes, the roadway had no electronic tolling system and only accepted cash payments.
October 6, 2009Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.
Nevada Troopers Riding in Rigs to Catch Agressive Drivers
A program in Nevada aims to catch dangerous by putting state troopers in trucks, the Associated Press reported.
October 6, 2009Diesel Falls 1.9¢ to $2.582 in Fifth Straight Drop
The national average price of diesel fuel fell for a fifth straight week, dropping 1.9 cents to $2.582 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
October 6, 2009Lawmakers Pitch Solutions to Driver Texting ‘Epidemic’
WASHINGTON — While government officials, researchers and industry executives debated the merits of limiting driver distractions, state and federal lawmakers used last week’s distracted driving summit to pitch their various solutions to what Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called “an epidemic.”
October 5, 2009PC-Miler 23 Gets TMW Certification
Transportation software firm ALK Technologies said that the latest version of its PC-Miler software, PC-Miler 23, has been certified by its partner TMW Systems.
October 5, 2009Volvo to Continue Sponsorship of America's Road Team
Volvo Trucks North America will continue to sponsor American Trucking Associations’ America's Road Team for its 2010 season, the truck maker said Monday.
October 5, 2009ISM Services Index Shows Expansion for First Time in a Year
The U.S. economy’s service sector showed expansion in September for the first time in more than a year, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
October 5, 2009EPA’s New Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule to Exempt Medium-, Heavy-Duty Fleets
The first-ever federal rule for greenhouse gas emissions reporting will not require trucking companies operating medium- and heavy-duty fleets to record and report carbon emissions data.
October 5, 2009Senate Expected to Introduce Measure Addressing Rail Shipping Rate Gripes
Long-awaited rail legislation to address customers’ complaints about high rail shipping rates could be introduced in the Senate shortly, said analysts and trade groups who are eager to see the bill’s details.
October 5, 2009DOT to Ban Texts, Limit In-Cab Devices
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration will move to ban cell-phone texting by truck drivers and to restrict the use of other in-cab communications units, according to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
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