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Electronics makers cranking out freight

ISM says production of computers and other electronics led the way for manufacturing, which continued its rebound in November.

December 1, 2010

Business

Used Class 8 truck sales fall

Class 8 sales declined 16 percent month-over-month in October, according to ACT Research Co.

December 1, 2010

Business

Company to offer CSA 2010 driver scorecards

Vigillo will offer all drivers in their system access to their own scorecard free of charge.

December 1, 2010

Business

ACT: Trailer orders surge 79% in October

Total net orders of commercial trailers increased to a 33-month high of more than 17,000 units.

December 1, 2010

Business

Groups’ lawsuit would block CSA 2010 carrier disclosure

At least three industry organizations are planning to file a lawsuit seeking to block or delay disclosure of certain data that could misrepresent carriers’ safety record.

November 23, 2010

Business

Whitehead named Highway Angel

Bill Whitehead, a driver with FirstFleet, was named by the Truckload Carriers Association for helping motorists whose car had been struck by a deer.

November 20, 2010

Equipment

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November 20, 2010

Business

CARB amends reefer unit rule

The agency has amended its Transport Refrigeration Unit Airborne Toxic Control Measure to allow 2003 engines to meet a less stringent standard.

November 19, 2010

Business

Spot market freight index gains in October

TransCore said its North American Freight Index for October increased 69 percent year-over-year in spot market freight availability.

November 19, 2010

Business

Banks added to small business lending list

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the addition of three new participating lenders in its Short Term Lending Program.

November 19, 2010

Business

Hours proposal timeline set

The White House Office of Management and Budget is expected to release proposed rulemaking on hours of service by Nov. 26.

November 19, 2010

Business

Eastbound I-10 near Phoenix to be restricted

Eastbound Interstate 10 south of Phoenix will be narrowed to one lane from 10 p.m. Nov. 19 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21.

November 18, 2010