Diesel Soars Another 22.6¢ to Record $4.723
Diesel continued to soar last week, jumping 22.6 cents to put the national average retail price at an unprecedented $4.723 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy.
June 2, 2008Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Bill Would Require Ships to Use Clean Fuel
Emissions from cargo ships would be reduced under legislation that passed the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, the Associated Press reported.
May 30, 2008NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 1.5%
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 1.5% in March from a year earlier, though imports by truck fell, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.
May 29, 2008Frozen Food Express to Slow Fleet’s Speed to 62 MPH
Refrigerated truckload carrier Frozen Food Express Industries said Thursday it will lower the maximum speed of its trucks to 62 miles per hour, from 65 mph, in an effort to save money on fuel.
May 29, 2008Rail, Intermodal Traffic Fall for Week
Rail and intermodal traffic fell for the week ended Saturday compared from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
May 29, 2008UPS to Handle DHL’s North America Air Service
UPS Inc. said Wednesday it will provide air transportation in North America for competitor DHL Express, as DHL works to cut costs.
May 28, 2008Letters to the Editor: Ban on Independents, Exporting U.S. Diesel, Ticketing Truckers, Fuel and Emissions
In response to the Los Angeles Port Authority’s looming ban on owner-operators, it never ceases to amaze me that our governmental bodies believe they have autonomous authority over all things.
May 28, 2008Ford, American Axle Plan Job Cuts
Ford Motor Co. plans to lay off up to 12% of its salaried employees by August as part of a restructuring in the face of slumping sales and high fuel prices, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.
May 28, 2008Williford to Lead Ryder’s Supply Chain Unit
Ryder System said Wednesday it appointed John Williford to serve in the newly created position of president of Ryder's global supply chain solutions unit.
May 28, 2008GAO Cites Port-Security Flaws
A Government Accountability Office report being released Tuesday shows gaps in a federal government port-security program, the Associated Press reported.
May 27, 2008