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Teamsters to discuss possible contract relief for ABF
A Teamsters bulletin credits Arkansas Best for having the cash reserves to see it through this far, but “ABF’s situation as changed.” The union cites falling revenues and a record operating loss for 2009, along with diminishing cash reserves, credit draws and a sagging stock price.
Senate OKs jobs bill; highway fund gets boost
In addition to the hiring tax incentives and highway funding, the bill extends a tax break for small businesses buying new equipment and modestly expands an initiative that helps state and local governments finance infrastructure projects.
Congress urged to pass Jason’s Law
Trucking organizations are encouraging Congress to pass “Jason’s Law” to address shortages in safe parking for commercial motor vehicles on the National Highway System.
Trucks placed out of service in Northwest
An Oregon Department of Transportation inspector talks with a heavy truck operator.
Truckers reinforce support for 'Jason's law'
Jason with wife Hope and son shortly before he was murdered. Twins were born to the couple not long after he died.
Study warns of tanker terrorist threat; truckers say industry prepared
Contrary to a report scenario in which a gasoline tanker disappears, a rigorous daily delivery schedule means an out-of-route tanker would be reported very quickly, with or without tracking gear, says John Conley, president of National Tank Truck Carriers, a trade association.
ATA looking for Road Team members
The American Trucking Associations announced it is seeking nominations for professional truck drivers to serve on the 2011-2012 America’s Road Team.
Diesel price continues upward climb to $2.924
Diesel is still not nearly as expensive as its peak back in July 2008 when it reached an all time high of $4.764 per gallon.
Spot freight index up 215%
Freight availability on the North American spot market in February more than tripled from a year earlier, based on the TransCore Freight Index.
IdleAire may be restarted
IdleAire announced a new group is working to restart the truck shore power provider, but that is all it is saying.
Daimler trucks sees market turnaround in 2010
The Stuttgart-based company said Wednesday the truck division hopes to earn $272 million in earnings before interest and taxes in 2010 from a loss of about $1.4 billion in 2009. The 2009 loss was a result of weak demand in the downturn and restructuring charges.
Arrow Celebrates 60th Anniversary As Used Truck Industry Leader
Arrow Truck Sales, Inc. is celebrating its 60th year as the premier retailer of used, heavy and medium duty trucks and trailers in North America.
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