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Will 2012 be the year for intermodal? All signs point to yes. For starters, intermodal loadings have shown year-over-year gains for the past 25 months.  Of course it isn’t at the heights it reached in 2006, but this mode is … Continue reading →

As of January 1, our roadways will be a little safer. Late last month the Department of Transportation announced a final rule banning commercial truck and bus drivers from using handheld cell phones while operating their vehicles.  The rule, which … Continue reading →

What’s going on in the trucking industry is a bit unusual. Our country’s economic foundation is shaky at best, but truck carriers are raising rates and standing firm on pricing. As we’ve experienced – not too long ago – in … Continue reading →

I loathe cliches, but cannot help myself when it comes to voicing my opinion about proposed changes to the hours of service (HOS) rules. So here it goes: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Last week republican leaders of … Continue reading →