Diesel prices jumped more than 3 cents from Monday to Tuesday, according to Promiles, which showed an average price of $3.008 Tuesday, up 3.1 cents from the previous day. This even as crude oil futures… Read More »Crude Oil, Diesel Prices Up Tuesday
Updated: 10/4/2010 4:20:00 PM UPS Inc. said it has purchased 130 hybrid electric vehicles, which the package carrier will launch into service next year. Thirty of the package delivery trucks will be deployed in New… Read More »UPS Buys 130 Hybrid Trucks
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance recognized three enforcement leaders who will make up the first-ever CVSA International Safety Team. The CVSA International Safety Team includes Transportation Inspector Donald Woodal, Maryland State Police; Sergeant Wayne Sanderlin,… Read More »CVSA Recognizes Safety-Minded Enforcement Officials
A settlement has been proposed in a lawsuit that has seen 256 former Arrow Trucking Co. drivers seeking payment for unpaid wages and violation of laws requiring notice of their closing. According to the Tulsa… Read More »Proposed Settlement in Arrow Driver Suit Would Pay $1.58 Million
A study by scientists at Columbia University found that mandatory alcohol testing programs for commercial truck drivers may have contributed to a significant reduction in alcohol involvement in fatal motor carrier crashes. The study, “Effectiveness… Read More »Study: Mandatory Alcohol Testing Cuts Risk of Alcohol Involvement in Fatal Crashes
The significant new health care legislation imposes a unique “payroll tax” on investment income. At least the new tax doesn’t kick in until 2013 providing an opportunity for advance planning. To recap, an individual must… Read More »Medicare Tax: Start Planning Ahead