Volvo Trucks North America said it will begin field testing trucks this month that are designed to meet stricter 2010 U.S. emissions regulations.
October 3, 2007GovernmentBusiness
NASCAR’s Rusty Wallace Plugs Seat Belt Use for Truckers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Wednesday it unveiled a public service campaign featuring former NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace that is aimed at reminding truckers to use their seat belts.
October 3, 2007GovernmentBusinessSafety
Editorial: FMCSA Joins HOS Stay Request
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has joined American Trucking Associations’ attempt to postpone implementation of a federal court ruling against key portions of the current hours-of-service regulations.
October 3, 2007BusinessFuel
Oil Hovers at $80 Following Inventory Report
Crude oil futures fell slightly following a Department of Energy report that showed an increase in inventories last week, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
October 3, 2007BusinessFuel
Oil Dips Following Inventory Report
Crude oil futures fell slightly following a Department of Energy report that showed an increase in inventories last week, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
October 3, 2007BusinessSafetyGovernment
ISM Services Index Declines
The economy’s service sector growth slowed slightly in September from the previous month, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
October 3, 2007GovernmentBusinessSafety
FMCSA Official Cautions Fleets to Avoid Substandard Recorders
PITTSBURGH — A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration official said there are between 30 and 40 companies producing onboard recording devices that fail to meet FMCSA standards.
October 3, 2007GovernmentBusinessSafety
Letters to the Editor: Tolling I-80, HOS, Intermodal Bickering
Tolling Interstate 80 under an act passed by both houses of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and signed by Gov. Ed Rendell will have an enormous effect on the economy of Pennsylvania and the trucking industry as a whole.
October 3, 2007Business
Navistar, UAW in Talks on Expired Contract
Navistar International Corp. said its United Auto Workers union members are reporting to work while the truck maker and the union negotiated a new contract to replace the old agreement that expired Monday, Bloomberg reported.
October 2, 2007FuelBusinessLogisticsGovernment
Diesel Rises 1.6¢ to $3.048
Diesel fuel’s national average pump price rose 1.6 cents to $3.048 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
October 2, 2007