American Trucking Associations filed an amicus (friend of the court) brief on Feb. 24 with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in support of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration‘s defense of… Read More »ATA Files Brief in Support of FMCSA on EOBR Challenge
2/29/2012 3:30:00 PM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This The U.S. economy expanded at a “modest to moderate paceâ€� in January and early February as factories boosted production, while transportation service… Read More »Economy Shows Moderate Growth, Fed Says
FG’s go-anywhere mechanicals were hobbled by street-style tires that slipped on sandy soil of inclines at this quarry in northeastern Ohio, but block-treaded By Tom Berg, Senior Editor Driving this Canter FG was like seeing… Read More »Test Drive: Fuso FG 4×4 Goes Almost Anywhere
2/28/2012 4:00:00 PM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This American Trucking Associations has defended the federal government’s moves to encourage the use of electronic onboard recorders among trucking fleets in a… Read More »ATA Supports EOBR Rule in Court Brief
Steph Sabo, Guest Columnist By Steph Sabo, Guest Columnist Everyone is always looking for a competitive advantage, one that will take them over the top. Well, your search can stop, at least for today. Spend… Read More »The Great Secret
2/27/2012 11:30:00 AM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This U.S. Department of Transportation officials have urged more Mexican carriers to apply for the cross-border trucking program, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.… Read More »DOT Urges More Mexican Truckers to Participate in Cross-Border Program
Rob Barron was promoted to executive vice president from senior vice president and general counsel for NFI. NFI appointed Rob Barron to executive vice president from senior vice president and general counsel. Barron will be… Read More »NFI Promotes Barron to Executive Vice President
2/24/2012 11:30:00 AM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This After battling rivals and rising costs for years, Northeast regional truckload hauler Atkinson Freight Lines has shut its doors. CEO Joseph Atkinson… Read More »Pa. Truckload Carrier Atkinson Freight Shuts Doors
Universal Truckload Services, Warren, Mich., saw its fourth-quarter 2011 revenues rise 11.8% to $174.6 million from $156.1 million in 2010. The company’s operating ratio improved 20 basis points to 96.5% for the quarter from 96.7%… Read More »Universal Truckload Services 4Q Profit up Nearly 12%
2/24/2012 11:45:00 AM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This Universal Truckload Services reported higher fourth-quarter and full-year profits on higher truckload revenue. Net income climbed to $3.5 million, or 23 cents… Read More »Universal Truckload's 4Q Profit Improves
This great-looking load shoul dbe placed out-of-service for violations. How many can you spot? (See the answer at the bottom of the story.) By Jim Park, Equipment Editor You can hide a multitude of sins… Read More »Cargo Securement: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You Under CSA
2/24/2012 3:30:00 PM Write a Letter to the Editor Tweet Print This Oil extended its longest rally in two years, rising to finish the trading week over $109 a barrel, Bloomberg reported. Crude futures… Read More »Oil Ends Week Over $109 a Barrel