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Industry outlook looking up; driver shortage continues to be a challenge
An analyst for Cass Freight Index reports that the U.S. freight market continues to enjoy solid growth in spite
Cost per mile increasing with wages, ATRI study says
The average marginal cost per mile for truck drivers rose to $1.68 in 2013 from $1.63 in 2012, according
Manufacturing execs back change in highway tax structure
Crumbling and congested U.S. roadways are driving up costs for U.S. manufacturers as late deliveries and unreliable transportation undermine
FMCSA eyes ‘alternative compliance’ for motor carriers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is mulling over the possibility of giving motor carriers regulatory flexibility or
Tolls still a mystery on new Tappan Zee Bridge
A year into construction of the new $3.9 billion Tappan Zee Bridge in New York, state officials have yet
Mn DOT and University of Minnesota studying rest stop options for truckers
A pilot project led by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the University of Minnesota is looking at providing
Sales of natural gas trucks moving slowly
Despite being in the midst of one of the strongest markets for commercial trucks in almost a decade –
DOT physicals coming to a truck stop near you
Truck Stop Health Care, a Florida start-up company, is trying to launch a national service to provide certified medical
ATRI promoting sustainable practices in trucking
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched a new section on its website, www.atri-online.org, which covers a wide range
U.S.-Canada agree to closer cooperation on trucking issues
The U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council adopted a Joint Forward Plan last month that identified 29 cross-border initiatives the two
Garmin introduces Android-based navigation devices
Garmin has released its first Android-based navigation devices, combining the simplicity of Garmin navigation and the customization options of
Federal appeals court rules against FedEx Ground
A U.S. Federal Appeals court last week ruled against FedEx Ground, finding that the package delivery firm had misclassified
