Trucking Headlines
EOBR listening session planned
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has scheduled a listening session for the Louisville, Ky., trucking show in March.
TransCore: January spot market rates up over year
North American Freight index rose 5 percent in January compared with January 2011 and slipped 8 percent from December.
National diesel price climbs
It was the sixth increase in the last seven weeks, during which the diesel price has risen 17.7 cents.
I-405 lanes to close in Orange County
Southbound lanes of I-405 in Orange County, Calif., will be closed Feb. 21-25.
Class 8 sleeper truck prices rise 17%
The average sleeper truck by dealers in 2011 was just less than 6 years old, cost $46,436 and had 523,272 ...
I-64 bridge reopens
Sherman Minton Bridge between Louisville, Ky., and New Albany, Ind., reopened ahead of schedule.
FMCSA defends cross-border program in court
FMCSA argued OOIDA had not shown evidence its members will experience a loss of business.
Truckers end walkout at Seattle port
Owner-operators protested low pay, overweight loads and condition of chassis they pull owned by freight companies.
Group opposes rest area commercial services
Amendment to transportation bill would allow services at rest areas along interstates.
TransCore: January spot market up over year
North American Freight index marked a record high for January, up 5 percent compared to January 2011.