Archive for December 14th, 2009

Michigan lawmakers work on diesel tax tweak »

In the days following a Michigan Senate panel’s vote to have truck drivers traveling through the state pay a few cents more per gallon at the pump, a lot of truckers have been left scratching their heads about a quirk in the bill. The proposed diesel tax increase in Michigan would primarily apply to interstate [...]

ATD survey rates Daimler Truck Financial tops in dealer satisfaction »

Daimler Truck Financial achieved the No. 1 ranking… More: continued here

N.B. trucker named Canada’s driver of the year »

TORONTO, Ont. — Stewart Finnamore, a Fredericton, N.B.-based driver with Atlantic Pacific Transport, has been… [Full Story] More: continued here

Roadrunner unit acquires Bullet Freight »

A subsidiary of Roadrunner Transportation Services Inc. has acquired all of the operating assets and business of Bullet Freight Systems Inc. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

COMPETITION WATCH: Total Logistics Trucking commits to Shaw Tracking system »

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Total Logistics Trucking has adopted Shaw Tracking’s Mobile Computing Platform… [Full Story] More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

APTA honours industry’s best »

MONCTON, N.B. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association has recognized outstanding individuals from the r… [Full Story] More: continued here

Transportation bill adds heavy trucks »

Bill allows Maine and Vermont to conduct one-year … More: continued here

Retail Sales Increase 1.3% in November »

Retail sales rose 1.3% in November, the Commerce Department said Friday. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Wreath-laying honors U.S. veterans at more than 400 locations »

In solemn ceremonies that took place at more than 400 locations worldwide on Saturday, Dec. 12, 20-inch live balsam wreaths with red ribbon were placed on U.S. military graves. The numbers aren’t in yet, but it’s estimated that more than 100,000 wreaths were placed. More: continued here

Consumer Confidence Improves in December »

U.S. consumer confidence improved in December for the first time in three months, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday. More: continued here