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Business

Arrow Trucking ex-employees closer to paychecks

A bankruptcy trustee has requested court approval to pay more than $1.97 million in priority wage claims to former employees.

December 13, 2010

Business

FMCSA goes live with CSA-related data

FMCSA’s new disclaimer on Safety Measurement System data states the system does not represent a safety fitness determination.

December 13, 2010

Business

Most carriers unranked as CSA launches

Fewer than 14 percent of active motor carriers are ranked in any of the five safety categories within the new Safety Measurement System the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made public Dec. 12.

December 13, 2010

Business

Survey: Carriers optimistic

Transport Capital Partners found that 66 percent of surveyed carriers expect volumes to increase over the next year.

December 10, 2010

Business

Internet abundant in trucker gifts

Trucker-themed gifts, including instructions for making your own trucker gifts, abound online.

December 9, 2010

Business

Higher diesel prices forecast

U.S. Department of Energy projects diesel to average $3.23 a gallon in 2011.

December 8, 2010

Business

Freight index increases in October

October’s Freight Transportation Services Index increased 0.2 percent from September, rising for a second straight month.

December 8, 2010

Overdrive Extra

Ghosts of violations past

For owner-operator purposes, CSA 2010 started three years ago. That’s how far back your violations are taken into account.

December 7, 2010

Business

Agency defends CSA 2010

FMCSA claims similar data have been available for more than a decade.

December 7, 2010

Business

Diesel price jumps

The national average price jumped 3.5 cents to $3.197, after falling 2.2 cents the previous two weeks.

December 6, 2010

Business

Knoxville bridge to be closed

The Henley Bridge will be closed for 24 to 30 months for an extensive rehabilitation project.

December 6, 2010

Business

Western Star body builder book

The downloadable resource provides equipment manufacturers comprehensive component information.

December 6, 2010