Amendment defeats heavier trucks

February 1, 2012

A bipartisan amendment to require a study of the impact of heavier truck weight limits was approved.

Trade with Canada, Mexico rose in November

January 31, 2012

U.S.-Canada trade rose 12.2 percent, and U.S.-Mexico trade gained 13.3 percent.

House to tackle massive highway funding bill

January 27, 2012

House Republicans will introduce a long-term surface transportation funding bill Feb. 2. The current extension expires March 31.

Used truck sales up in December

January 26, 2012

Used truck sales increased 13 percent in December, but were 9 percent lower than the previous year.

Tonnage index surges in December

January 24, 2012

Last year, tonnage increased 5.9 percent over the previous year, which was the biggest annual rise since 1998, according to ATA.

FMCSA meeting to address sleep apnea, EOBR

January 23, 2012

Feb. 6 meeting will finalize recommendations of the subcommittee on obstructive sleep apnea.

Groups take sides in EPA suit

January 19, 2012

Dalton Trucking and additional petitioners have said the new rule will increase transportation costs substantially.

I-5 corridor to increase shorepower locations

January 17, 2012

Electrical power pedestals will be added to six truck stops and travel centers.

Charlotte Diesel Super Show set for Oct. 5-6

January 11, 2012

Show offers truck drag races, the Custom Rigs’ Pride & Polish truck beauty contest and Hooter’s wing eating contest.

Diesel price gains

January 10, 2012

The average price had declined 22.7 cents over the previous six weeks.

Trucking adds 5,100 jobs in December

January 6, 2012

Compared with December 2010, trucking employment is up by 40,100 jobs, or 3.2 percent.

NAFTA trade rises in October

January 5, 2012

U.S.-Canada trade increased 14.1 percent year-over-year to $46.4 billion, while U.S.-Mexico gained 9.1 percent to $32.6 billion.

Class 8 orders up in December

January 5, 2012

FTR Associates and ACT Research said the final number will approach 30,000 units.

Diesel price dips again

January 3, 2012

Over the last six weeks, the national price has dropped 22.7 cents.

Turnpike rates to rise

December 29, 2011

Turnpike toll rates in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey will increase Jan. 1.

Diesel price declines

December 28, 2011

Over the last five weeks, the national average price has dropped 21.9 cents.

New rule retains the 11-hour driving limit

December 22, 2011

On average, Truckers will have 12 fewer hours per week to drive under a new hours of service rule. Trucking groups pan the new rule.

Diesel drops again

December 19, 2011

Over the last four weeks, the national price has dropped 18.2 cents. The latest price is 58 cents higher than a year earlier.

Truckers help remember fallen veterans

December 16, 2011

During the weeklong tribute, trucking had delivered 325,000 wreaths to cemeteries nationwide.

TransCore: November spot market up over year

December 16, 2011

North American Freight Index increased 36 percent in November from November 2010.
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