SCR Engines May Emit Toxins, CARB Staffer’s Letter Warns
The selective catalytic reduction process that most engine manufacturers will use to comply with 2010 federal diesel emission standards could emit toxic byproducts, the California Air Resources Board’s top researcher wrote in a recent letter filed in federal court by Navistar Inc.
August 10, 2009TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Check out Transport Topics' updated Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies in North America, and explore how the industry's top players have adapted to a tough freight market and are preparing for the future.
Senate Panel Approves Measure Boosting Truck Weights in Maine
Several measures affecting trucking advanced in Congress recently as a key Senate committee ap-proved a bill to allow trucks weighing more than the federal limit on Interstate 95 in Maine, and a bill providing tax incentives for idle-reducing units was introduced in the House of Representatives.
August 10, 2009Diesel, Gas Prices Rise Again
U.S. retail fuel prices continued to rise last week, as the average cost of a gallon of diesel climbed 2.2 cents to $2.55 a gallon, while gasoline jumped 5.4 cents to $2.557, the second straight week of increases, the Department of Energy reported.
August 10, 2009Opinion: Trucking and Lease Accounting Changes
The Financial Accounting Standards Board and its sister organization are working jointly on reviewing changes to the current U.S. Financial Accounting Standards 13 and International Accounting Standards 17 for leasing.
August 7, 2009Intermodal, Rail Traffic Drop for Week, Month
Intermodal rail traffic in the United States fell 16.1% last week compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said.
August 7, 2009Pacer Reports Second-Quarter Loss
Transportation and third-party logistics firm Pacer International said it lost $7.3 million, or 21 cents per share, compared with a profit of $13.4 million, or 39 cents, a year earlier.
August 6, 2009Quality Reports $186 Million 2Q Loss
Tank truck carrier Quality Distribution reported a second-quarter loss of $186.2 million, or $9.58 per share, compared to income of $400,000, or 2 cents, a year ago.
August 5, 2009Evergreen Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Evergreen Transportation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the truckload carrier said in a statement on its Web site.
August 5, 2009Factory Orders Improve in June
U.S. factory orders rose in June a third straight month, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
August 5, 2009ISM Services Index Slips in July
The U.S. economy’s service sector showed a downturn in activity last month, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
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