Over $8 million Available to Reduce Emissions in Bay Area in Calif. The California Bay Area Air Quality Management District is announcing that funding is now available to help Bay Area truck owners reduce emissions and meet upcoming state air quality requirements. NTSB Says Train and Tractor-Trailer/Parade Float Crash and Deaths Due to Poor Planning A fatal accident in which a freight train struck a tractor-trailer hauling a parade float in Midland, Tex. last November was caused by the failure of both the city and the parade organizer to address the risks associated with routing a parade through an active grade crossing and it serves as a cautionary tale to any trucking operation that volunteers equipment or people for such events. Defendants Plead Guilty in Scheme to Steal Trailer-Load of Goods Two defendants pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Federal court in Kansas for their role in a scheme to steal a load of processed beef from a meatpacker in southwest Kansas. Economic Watch: Non-Manufacturing and Manufacturing Sectors Improve Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in October for the 46th consecutive month, according to the nations purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing Institute for Supply Management Report On Business. South Carolina Ports Launch Clean Trucks Program The South Carolina Ports Authority has announced a new Clean Truck Certification Program to take effect on Jan. 1, 2014. FMCSA Orders N.C. Carrier to Shut Down The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ordered a Cherryville, N.C.-based trucking company, to immediately cease operations, declaring it to be an imminent hazard to public safety. GAO Reviews Benefits, Costs of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications A vehicle-to-vehicle wireless network could improve safety by communicating warnings, but the benefits depend on broad deployment and acceptance by the public. Mack Trucks Reduces Energy Usage Through Climate Corps Program Mack Trucks is continuing to work toward developing new ways to save energy at its Macungie Cab & Vehicle Assembly facility in Macungie, Pa. YRC Worldwide, Teamsters Set to Meet A few years ago, YRC Worldwide was able to stay afloat with the help of union workers agreeing to a series of wage and benefit cuts. YRCs back in the same boat, but this time around, lenders are insisting on changes. Old Dominion Relocates Albuquerque Service Center Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. relocated its Albuquerque Service Center to a larger facility. With 43 employees, the newly constructed service center contains 41 doors – a 40% increase from the previous location. DriveCam is Now Lytx DriveCam Inc. has changed its company name to Lytx Inc. The company’s flagship product will now be called DriveCam, powered by Lytx, and the company will continue to offer the same driver safety solutions and service. Hazardous Waste Transporter Agrees to Settle Claims, Costing $325,000 A New York-based trucking company has agreed to pay $325,000 to settle claims that it failed to pay the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection fees covering the costs of handling and transporting oil and other hazardous wastes within the state. Transport America Adds Executive Staff Chris Duncan has joined Transport America as vice president - dedicated sales, and Laurie Murphy has been hired as vice president - eastern region. XPO Logistics Loss Widens Despite Huge Jump in Revenue XPO Logistics, which provides freight brokerage, expedited transportation and logistics services, has announced financial results for the third quarter showing total revenue was $194 million, a 173.3% increase from the same period in 2012. Diesel Prices at Lowest Level in Four Months The average cost of diesel is down for the second straight week and is at it lowest level since early July. Fontaine Modification’s Nate Eichinger to Lead Vocational Truck Operations Fontaine Modifications announced that Nate Eichinger will oversee vocational truck operations for the company. As vocational operations manager, Eichinger will direct production and scheduling at all of Fontaine’s vocational truck facilities nationwide. Paschall Truck Lines Sold to Employees Kentucky-based Paschall Truck Lines President and CEO Randall A. Waller has sold 100% percent of his stock in the company to its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Man to Pay Restitution to Con-way Freight, Serve Time for Bomb Hoax An Illinois man has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution in the to Con-way Freight after pleading guilty to sending threatening communications over the Internet. New York State Tightens Rules for Electronic Device Use by CDL Holders New York has set forth more stringent prohibitions on the use of portable electronic devices for commercial driver’s license holders, including prohibiting their use when stopped in traffic Diesel Exhaust Fluid Prices Nearly Unchanged The national average price of DEF at truck stops islands was $2.79 per gallon in the U.S., a decline of one-cent from the month before. Brake Safety Week Inspection Results Show Lowest Brake System Out-of-Service Rate Yet This year, participating agencies inspected 20,067 vehicles throughout Brake Safety Week and placed 2,714 commercial vehicles out-of-service for brake violations. The rate for brake violations ties with May 2013 and September 2010 for the lowest OOS rates recorded since similar events began in 1998. Commentary: The Winner of the ATD Commercial Truck of the Year Is… Senior Editor Tom Berg writes about his experience judging the ATD Commercial Truck of the Year contest. OOIDA Asks for Supreme Court Review of Mexican Trucking Program The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association has filed a request with the U.S. Supreme Court asking it to review a recent lower court decision upholding the federal government’s long-haul, cross-border trucking program with Mexico. Knight Transportation Steps Up Pursuit of USA Truck Knight Transportation is keeping up its public campaign to buy rival truckload carrier USA Truck, despite being told the company is not interested in being purchased. FMCSA Test-Drives Improvements on Safety Data Website The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is test-driving an improved version of its Safety Measurement System website. Boxshipping firm in fundraising effort Funds my be used to support vessel acquisitions. Bunker industry to rise at Hong Kong, says official Predicts rise of maritime traffic at port within coming years. Fuel prices fluctuate in the Americas Demand was said to be quiet in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Strike action to suspend Piraeuss bunkering ops Wednesdays protests will postpone same-day deliveries, says source. LNG-fuelled barge wins award LNG-electric inland vessels have a bright future, says marine engineer. Prices lack direction in Fujairah Cape Town saw double digit falls on MGO. Avails tight in Rotterdam Good activity was seen in the Gibraltar market. China urged to back ECA in Pearl River Delta Hong Kong official says ECA status would improve air quality in a region shared by 50 million people. London terminal gets first ship call Owner expects rapid take up in first year of operation. Iranian wants more fuel oil to be exported from Kharg Export capacity will be increased to 16,000 barrels per hour, says official. Current methods of verifying bunker deliveries are archaic, says ExxonMobil The bunker industry can do a lot better on reassuring customers that they get what they pay for. Fujairah bank ready to support bunker projects Bank anticipates high funding needs of projects linked improving bunker facilities and expounding the port. Asian IFO rates mostly stable MGO prices, on the other hand, were lacking direction. Aegean conference call Third quarter results will be followed by conference call. Huge increase in bunker investigative work DNVPS reports about 70% increase in demand for detailed on-board checks to ensure that every drop of oil onboard is accounted for. Numerous tasks ahead for IBIA, says Chairman Finding low sulphur fuel oil will be a challenge, says Neo. Integrated system promises big bunker savings Fuel savings of 10% possible, study finds. Fuel prices slide in the Americas Avails were said to be fine in Vancouver on Monday. ExxonMobil puts more flow meters into Singapore market Approved system is more efficient and delivers a simplified refuelling process for vessel operators. Fujairah follows softer trend Limited IFO avails reported in Cape Town PSA Signs First Major Deal in Yangtze AFL-CIO Appeals to Governors in NY-NJ Dispute China’s PMI Sends Mixed Signals Profit Tumbles for Nippon Express Facing Debt Deadlines, YRC Asks Teamsters for Help Profit Grows at Expeditors International of Washington Port of Tampa, Zim Celebrate 10-Year Milestone Mexican Military Takes Hold of Port of Lazaro Cardenas Depressed Cargo Rates Hit Seaboard Revenue Oakland Breaks Ground on New Logistics Center Vitran Builds Defense Against Takeover Bids US Ag Exporters Have Ample Container Supplies — For Now Bangladesh Political Violence Blocks Traffic Out of Top Port Miami Targets Bigger Import Market Share 3i Buys Out Scandlines Partner for $223 Million AirBridgeCargo Airlines Boosts Flight Frequencies to Moscow Transport Corp. of India’s Revenue Climbs 6 Percent CMA CGM Adds Brazil Call to South America-Caribbean Service US Realigns Mad Cow Disease Rules With Global Standards E-Commerce Explosion Sparks Building Boom Most Wanted Features for E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers [Infographic] ODFL Leader Jack Congdon Sr. Dies Genesee & Wyoming’s Profit, Revenue Soar London Gateway to Open for Business on Nov. 6 South Carolina Ports Authority to Launch Clean Truck Program P3 Alliance Speeds Up Service Schedules OSX shows signs of life Banks and bond holders said to be working on restructuring struggling Brazil shipbuilder. Jam now, peanuts later Analysts slam Swiber’s sale of majority stake in Kreuz, saying company is undervalued. Heerema eyes monster Proposed newbuilding behemoth set to be world’s largest and will cost over $1bn. Attention on the bridge London P&I Club says complacency amongst crew still a significant factor in collisions. Mangrove takes profits Cayman Islands-based fund trims stake in DHT Holdings following recent share run up. DRYS: delays are ‘severe’ DryShips says there’s a “high probability” Rongsheng newbuilds won’t be delivered. Uncertainty haunts yard Hope fades for Avondale despite talk of billion-dollar order as layoffs continue. Now Safe to wait New York-listed bulker owner on sidelines of newbuilding market, for now, after latest order. DLNG pulls the trigger All eyes on Dynagas LNG Partners as it establishes price range for Big Apple IPO. Hope on the Horizon Jones Act carrier is confident that it can continue to avoid red ink going forward. Animal instinct Peter Georgiopoulos-led Baltic adds a Lion and a Tiger to its fleet as cape swoop is confirmed. Seaspan tries again New York-listed boxship owner to sell preferred shares a month after pulling previous issue. Lauritzen’s OSG deal ‘fair’ Danish owner pleased with result of settlement with OSG over Freja Taurus. London P&I Club warns against complacency on the bridge The London P&I Club says that a recent analysis of collision cases has highlighted the effect that complacency on the bridge of the vessel can have on the incidence of casualties. The… RO/RO containership fire extinguished The Icelandic Coast Guard says that all fire aboard the 1982-built, 1,473 dwt, RO/RO containership Fernanda has now been extinguished. The news marks the end of a saga that began at… Tidewater reports second quarter earnings Offshore service vessel giant Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) announced second quarter net earnings for the period ended September 30, 2013, of $54.2 million, or $1.09 per common share, on revenues of $367.9… KNMR rescue craft passes capsize tests The latest rescue vessel commissioned by the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (Koninklijke Nederlandse Redding Maatschappij, KNRM) has passed one of its most important series of trials. Capsize trials at Damen… $18.19 million contract for Electric Boat General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded an $18,195,519 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-12-C-2100) for reactor plant planning yard services for nuclear-powered submarines and support yard… Leadership changes at Carnival Corporation In a welter of leadership changes at Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) that all become effective December 1, 2013, Howard Frank (left) will be stepping down from his… Nichols Brothers books ferry contract Wahkiakum County, Washington State, has awarded Nichols Brothers Boatbuilders, Freeland, WA, a contract to build a 115 ft x 47 ft 6 in 23-Car, 100 passenger ferry that will operate between… ICS protests French CO2 red tape Article L. 1431-3 of the French Transport Code came into effect for foreign shipping companies in October. It requires shipowners to provide information to their French customers about CO2 emissions, using… Viking Offshore gets into jack-up rig venture Singapore based Viking Offshore & Marine Limited is to get into the mainstream offshore rig-building and rig charter market. It is partnering with Singaporean rig building veteran Chan Kwan Bian to… Ambrey Risk gains LRQA certification On board armed security teams have proven to be a very effective deterrent to pirate attacks. Now its getting somewhat easier for shipowners to distinguish the acceptable private maritime security contractors… DP Worlds London Gateway opens 5,000-TEU MOL Caledon docks Inspectors find MOL Comfort hull rupture amidships in disaster probe Nigerian pride stymies cooperation with neighbours in fighting piracy P3 says it will deploy 19,200-TEUers in US trades within a decade Shanghais Japan trade drops 8.7pc in first nine months as autos fall Meat importers and exports hail DP Worlds London Gateway facility Bangladesh board urges 77pc pay hike, too high, say garment exporters BNSF profit quarterly up 5.6pc to US$989 million, revenue rises 5.8pc Yusen Logistics profit off 79pc to US$2.8 million, but sales rise 23pc Second CN freight derails within two weeks, no one hurt, little damage South Carolina Ports launch clean truck programme to reduce emissions World Bank weighs in, despite EU reversal, Oz plan to dump carbon tax Roads rebuilt for heavy mining gear discharged, transported in Namibia JAL profit declines 17.8pc to US$800 million despite 4pc revenue rise ANA posts 46pc profit decline to US$203.5 million as revenues rise 5.9pc Air China to fly from Beijing to Siem Reap, Cambodia from December 1 Cebu Pacific takes holiday cargo on new planes on Dubai-Incheon routes Schenker blue on near-term air cargo, but cheered by Asian e-commerce Bahri announces receiving delivery of new general cargo vessel FMC Chairman proposes global regulatory summit on P3 Alliance ICS launches new web-based resource for ILO MLC India Shipping Summit 2013 outlines plans to bring the sector back on track International Bunkering acquires one of the oldest bunker brokering companies in the US Maersk appoints CEOs for Services & Other Shipping, Damco NOL reports $ 20 million third quarter profit Rhenus Group, Western Arya form Rhenus Logistics India SCI observes Vigilance Awareness Week UK P&I Club announces general increase for 2014 policy year WISTA India President participates in WISTA International Conference Xiamen’s 9-month box throughput ups China’s national average growth rate CBI acts against illegal iron ore exporters Chinese paracetamol subjected to anti-dumping duty Japan imported 80 pc of cashew from India in 2012 USFDA finds imported spices contaminated JN Port participates in maritime & logistics event KoPT invites bids for mechanised cargo handling at NSD Panel to look into high handling charges at Cochin Port Kribhco’s rail-linked logistics park inaugurated at Rewari EAC postpones clearance to several power projects Manufacturing norms in SEZs eased to boost exports CTL 2013 mega expo & conference from Nov. 28-30 SEMA Show, Day One: Coker, Continental and Cooper win awards Coker Tire Co. has won the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) New Products Showcase award in the Tire and Related Product category with its American Classic Bias-Look Radial Whitewall Tire. Runners up were Continental Tire the Americas LLC for its ContiForceContact ultra-high performance tire, and Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. for its UHP Cooper Zeon RS3-S. SEMA Show, pre-show: TIA inducts Hall of Famers The Tire Industry Association (TIA) inducted Lex Brodie, Robert “Bob” Dunlap and Richard “Dick” Johnson to the TIA Hall of Fame at TIA’s Tire Industry Honors event on Nov. 4, 2013, one day prior to the Global Tire Expo - Powered by TIA at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. Marangoni to increase Unitread production Marangoni Tread North America reports it is adding a third shift to Unitread precure tread manufacturing at its Madison, Tenn., plant. AAPEX: OTC debuts Encore Android-based tool OTC’s next-generation scan tool, the Encore, is making its debut at the 2013 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas Nov. 5-7 at the Sands Expo Center. Continental introduces ContiForceContact Continental Tire the Americas LLC is debuting its ContiForceContact ultra-high performance passenger tire which will be sold exclusively through The Tire Rack. SEMA Show, pre-show: TIA honors MTD publisher The Tire Industry Association (TIA) presented the Ed Wagner Leadership Award to Modern Tire Dealer Publisher Greg Smith. He was recognized at TIA’s Tire Industry Honors event on Nov. 4, 2013, one day prior to the Global Tire Expo and Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nev. Yokohama hires director general for Mexico plant Yokohama Tire Mexico, a subsidiary of Yokohama Tire Corp., has hired Humberto Gomez as its new director general responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company based in Queretaro, Mexico. SEMA Show, Day One: See the Kanati Trail Hog Greenball Corp. unveiled an addition to the Kanati light truck tire line at the 2013 SEMA (Speciality Equipment Market Association) Show on Nov. 5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show and its companion event, the Global Tire Expo, run through Nov. 8. Identifix updates corporate website Identifix has updated its corporate website at identifix. The new site features the company’s short-cut diagnostic tests and confirmed fix procedures as well as OEM service and repair information and factory-scheduled maintenance and estimating information.
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