Publication: Trucking Info

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated 10 hours ago - 1 reports

I-5 Bridge Partially Collapses in Washington State

A bridge along Interstate 5 in Washington state partially collapsed Thursday evening, closing part of the route.NEW PHOTO: Aerial of the bridge collapse into the Skagit River in WA; 3 people rescued per @jonhumbert - @komonews twitter.com/NewsBreaker ... [Published Trucking Info - May 24 2013]

Entities: Mount Vernon (Washington, United States), American Society of Civil Engineers, Federal Highway Administration, Seattle Times Co, National Transportation Safety Board

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

Bill Would Reduce Tax Burden on LNG Users

NGVAmerica says new legislation addresses one stumbling block to wider LNG adoption.New bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Congress would change the way liquified natural gas is taxed as a transportation fuel, making it more equal to the diesel fuel tax ... [Published Trucking Info - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Liquefied Natural Gas, Diesel, NGVAmerica, Taxes, "Mac" Thornberry

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

National Association of Realtors

Durable Goods Shipments and Orders Mixed, Home Sales Heading Higher

A first look one economic indicator shows improvement in one area of durable goods while conditions lag in another – but some analysts say this part of U.S. economy continues to improve.A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows new orders for manufactured ... [Published Trucking Info - 12 hours ago]

Entities: National Association of Realtors, New Homes Sales, Lawrence Yun, United States

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 1 reports

FMCSA Shutters Colorado Trucking Company

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ordered a Colorado-based trucking company to end all interstate operations after it discovered flagrant violations of license, hours of service and drug testing regulations and equipment so unsafe it ... [Published Trucking Info - 18 hours ago]

Entities: Highway Patrol, Drugs, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Vehicle Safety

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated 14 hours ago - 1 reports

Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Expected to be Greater than Last Year

You can expect more traffic on the roadways during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.While AAA projects slightly fewer Americans overall will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend than last year, due to a decline in ... [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]

Entities: Inrix Inc, Traffic Information, Aviation, Declination, Transportation

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Cargo Thefts Decline in U.S.

The number and value of cargo thefts in the United States declined February through April, according to a report released this week.Logistics security services provider FreightWatch International recorded a total of 176 thefts, with 71 thefts in February, ... [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]

Entities: Theft, United States, Armed Robbery, Logistics

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 reports

Peterbilt

Peterbilt Names Siver New General Manager

Dan Siver has been named Peterbilt general manager, replacing Bill Kozek who left for Navistar International.A 20-year veteran with Paccar has been named the new general manager of the truck maker Peterbilt, following the departure of Bill Kozek for ... [Published Trucking Info - 18 hours ago]

Entities: Peterbilt, Navistar International Corporation, PACCAR Inc

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Kenworth of South Florida Opens New Parts and Service Location

Kenworth of South Florida has opened a new parts and service location near U.S. Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Fla., about 3 miles east of Interstate 95.The new parts and service location joins Kenworth of South Florida’s Fort Lauderdale facility, about 110 ... [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]

Entities: Kenworth, Fort Pierce (United States), Todd Hays

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Spot Market Loads Increase, Rates Don’t Improve

The number of loads available on one spot market board has surged over the previous week but rates are stagnant during the same time. DAT/Transcore reports May 12 through 18 the number of loads available in the U.S. increased 6.7% from the previous w ... [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]

Entities: Reefer, TransCore, United States

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Fuel Tax Hike Legislation Defeated in New Hampshire

Legislation raising New Hampshire’s tax on diesel and gasoline has been voted down by the state Senate after being passed in the House earlier.In an 18-6 vote, the chamber downed the 12 cents per gallon hike and also blocked all discussion of it when ... [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]

Entities: Diesel, Taxes, Gasoline

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

YRC Freight Begins Network Changes

The move by YRC Freight is part of comprehensive reorganization plan.The nationwide less-than-truckload carrier YRC Freight this week said it began making changes in its network that will result in the closing of nearly 30 terminals and three distribution ... [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]

Entities: Teamster, Workers

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

TravelCenters of America Opens New 24-Hour Truck Service Center in Indiana

TravelCenters of America opened a newly built truck service facility at the TA travel center located at I-65, Exit 230, in DeMotte, Ind. This TA Truck Service location offers four service bays and is open 24/7/365.ASE- and TIA-certified technicians specialize ... [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]

Entities: TravelCenters of America LLC, Tom O Brien, Electric Outages, Preventive Maintenance

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NGVAmerica applauded the step, which it says will "remove one of the significant artificial barriers to the greater use of domestic natural gas as a transportation fuel."

Bill Would Reduce Tax Burden on LNG Users [Published Trucking Info - 12 hours ago]

"Our primary goal is to provide our customers with consistent, reliable, damage-free service," said Jeff Rogers, president of YRC Freight. "The change in operations we are implementing today will give our customers an improved experience when they ship with us."

YRC Freight Begins Network Changes [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]

"If you run out of natural gas, which happens, it will convert automatically back to all diesel and keep going. When you get natural gas, the system will automatically kick back on again.”"

Determining Best Fuel-Saving Technology Focus of Southeast HTUF Event [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]

...can remove the pieces and stow them in underbody racks, in cabinet-type bulkheads, or in the tractor's cab guard (also known as the “headache rack "). A side kit weighs 800 to 900 pounds and costs about $3,300."

Getting Around Tarping [Published Trucking Info - May 21 2013]

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Peterbilt Names Siver New General Manager [Published Trucking Info - 18 hours ago]
FMCSA Shutters Colorado Trucking Company [Published Trucking Info - 18 hours ago]
I-5 Bridge Partially Collapses in Washington State [Published Trucking Info - May 24 2013]
YRC Freight Begins Network Changes [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]
Spot Market Loads Increase, Rates Don’t Improve [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]
Fuel Tax Hike Legislation Defeated in New Hamps... [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]
Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Expected to be Gre... [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]
Cargo Thefts Decline in U.S. [Published Trucking Info - May 23 2013]
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