Archive for January 10th, 2010

Old Dominion Hikes Rates »

Old Dominion Freight Line will raise its rates an average of 4.4 percent, effective Jan. More: continued here

Ex-Arrow drivers with lease-purchases fight to keep trucks »

In the three weeks since Arrow Trucking completely shuttered its doors, former drivers who had lease-purchase agreements are still attempting to pick up the pieces, despite having zero access to desperately needed information the company has regarding their escrow accounts and the financial records on their trucks. More: continued here

Penske to acquire Bright Truck Leasing/Distribution »

Penske Truck Leasing Co. has entered into an agree… More: continued here

Stranded Texas Trucker Disappears; Missing Persons Report Filed »

The family of an Arrow Trucking Co. driver from Texsa who was stranded when the company suspended operations has filed a missing persons report. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

U.S. Lost 85,000 Jobs in December; November Payrolls Revision Shows a Gain »

The U.S. unexpectedly lost 85,000 jobs in December, supporting Federal Reserve forecasts that a labor market recovery will take time and making it more likely interest rates will stay near zero for the next six months. More: continued here

Sask. Trucking Association appoints leader for training division »

REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) has announced that Glen Morrison will serve … [Full Story] More: continued here

OOIDA wants truckers involved in HOS discussion »

OOIDA is calling for strong participation from truckers in the latest proposal by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to change hours-of-service regulations. Attending one of the upcoming public listening sessions in DC, Dallas or L.A. is an effective way to be heard on the issue, and OOIDA will have representatives at each session to [...]