Transport Topics
Permits for Drones Soar Even as FAA Develops Rules
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The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing permits for the commercial use of drones at a rate of about 250 a month as it tries to meet the growing demand for unmanned aircraft while it develops rules for their use.
International WorkStar With Cummins Engine Now in Production
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International Trucks has begun production of the WorkStar vocational truck available with a Cummins ISB6.7 engine as an option.
Coming July 15: LiveOnWeb Focus on 2015 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers, Capacity Issue
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Our July 15 LiveOnWeb program will be dedicated to an analysis of the 2015 Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carriers rankings and a discussion of capacity issues. Watch a video preview.
DOE Lowers 2015 Diesel-Price Forecast to $2.86
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The Department of Energy lowered its 2015 forecast for U.S. diesel prices 2 cents to $2.86 a gallon but held its 2016 projection at $3.03.
Weekly Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises 12.3%
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U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 12.3% for the week ended July 4 as carloads continued to decline, the Association of American Railroads reported.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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