FMCSA Shuts Down Carrier for Safety Violations that Include HOS Failure
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that the carrier owned by Carnell Pompey, doing business as Mortise Trucking Co. in Darlington, South Carolina, has been shut down as an imminent hazard to public safety.
April 9, 2015EDI for Trucking: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the transformative power of EDI for Trucking with Truckbase. Learn how seamless EDI integrations enhance data accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for asset-based carriers.
Alcoa Reports Improved 1Q Results, Projects Growth in North American Truck Market
Aluminum-wheel supplier Alcoa reported improved first-quarter financial results and boosted its 2015 outlook for the North American heavy-duty truck market.
April 9, 2015Volvo Trucks Offers Tridem Axle on VNX Heavy-Haul Model
Volvo Trucks said it is now offering its VNX 630 model with a tridem rear axle group to maximize traction and payload.
April 9, 2015Jobless Claims Over Past Month Lowest in Almost 15 Years
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits over the past four weeks than at any time in almost 15 years, signaling underlying strength in the labor market even as hiring cooled last month.
April 9, 2015TT's Top 50 Logistics Companies: A Sneak Peek at 2015 Rankings
An influx of new investment and surge in mergers and acquisitions are driving consolidation among logistics service providers and reshaping the industry’s landscape.
April 8, 2015SmartDrive Raises $50 Million to Expand Video-Based Safety Technology
SmartDrive Systems, a provider of video-based safety technology, has received $50 million in funding to support its global expansion and product development efforts.
April 8, 2015Cummins Diagnostics Service Now Available With Omnitracs In-Cab Devices
Engine maker Cummins Inc.’s remote diagnostics application now is available to fleets using Omnitracs’ in-cab telematics devices, the companies said in a joint announcement.
April 8, 2015Weekly Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises as Carloads Decline
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 3.8% in the week ended April 4 compared with the same week last year as carloads declined, the Association of American Railroads reported.
April 8, 2015DOT Freight Transportation Index Rises in February
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 2.5% in February from the same month in 2014, DOT said April 8.
April 8, 2015Manufacturers Group Presses Rep. Paul Ryan for Long-Term Bill
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers called on Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) this week to advance a long-term transportation bill before funding authority for highway programs expires May 31.
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