Lovetro to Become USF Holland’s President, YRC Says
YRC Worldwide unit USF Holland’s president, John O’Sullivan, has left his position and will be succeeded by Keith Lovetro, who leads YRC’s Regional Transportation unit, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
April 16, 2008TT 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.
Fed ‘Beige Book’ Cites Sluggish Economy
Nine of the Federal Reserve’s 12 districts reported that economic conditions weakened from late February through early April, and the Fed said record high fuel costs were hurting trucking companies who were struggling to pass on the soaring costs to customers.
April 16, 2008Opinion: Preparing for DOT’s Driver Physical
For most truckers, the U.S. Department of Transportation physical is just an inconvenience, but for some, it can be a major hurdle. Commercial drivers are understandably concerned, because without the Medical Examiner’s Certificate, they would be out of a job.
April 16, 2008ATA Chairman Kuntz Testifies at Senate Hearing
WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations Chairman Ray Kuntz asked a Senate committee Wednesday to make fundamental changes to federal surface transportation programs in order to allow the trucking industry to move freight more efficiently.
April 16, 2008TMC Chairman Hilton Says Council Will Seek ‘Heavy-Duty’ Service Members
Brent Hilton, the 2008 chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council, said one of the focuses of his term will be to increase membership among service dealerships that perform essential “heavy-duty” maintenance for trucking.
April 16, 2008Feds Set to Meet With SoCal Port Officials on TWIC Enrollment
Federal officials and Port of Long Beach, Calif., executives were scheduled to meet privately this week to develop measures aimed at boosting local enrollment for the government’s Transportation Worker Identification program, the Long Beach Press-Telegram reported Tuesday.
April 16, 2008Consumer Price Index Gains 0.3% in March
The consumer price index rose 0.3% in March, led by higher fuel and food prices, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
April 16, 2008Housing Starts Fall to 17-Year Low
Housing starts plunged 11.9% in March to the lowest level in 17 years, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
April 16, 2008Oil Closes at New Record Over $113 a Barrel
Oil prices jumped almost $2 Tuesday from Monday’s record, closing at a new all-time high of $113.79 a barrel, Bloomberg reported.
April 15, 2008Larger Trucks More Efficient, Reduce Emissions, Study Says
The use of heavier trucks can be an effective way for the industry to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, a new study by the American Transportation Research Institute said.
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