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Increase in Rail Traffic

According to the report released by the AAR June 6, U.S. rail traffic was up for both the month of May and the week ending June 1, 2013.  Total intermodal traffic fo the month of May was up 3 percent compared to May 2012, and carload volume was up 0.7 percent.

The AAR reported that for the week ending June 1 carload volume was up 1.6 percent and intermodal volume was up 3.7 percent compared with the same week last year.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was up 2.5 percent compared with last year.

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Increase in Rail Traffic

According to the report released by the AAR June 6, U.S. rail traffic was up for both the month of May and the week ending June 1, 2013.  Total intermodal traffic fo the month of May was up 3 percent compared to May 2012, and carload volume was up 0.7 percent.

The AAR reported that for the week ending June 1 carload volume was up 1.6 percent and intermodal volume was up 3.7 percent compared with the same week last year.  Total U.S. rail traffic for the week was up 2.5 percent compared with last year.

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Diesel Down for 2nd Week

The national average diesel fuel price decreased one cent to $3.87 per gallon, according to the EIA report released June 5, two cents higher than last year at this time.  Prices in all regions of the nation fell except the Rocky Mountain region where the price rose less than a penny to $3.87 per gallon.  Both the Midwest and West Coast prices decreased two cents to $3.90 in the Midwest and $3.97 on the West Coast.  The East Coast and Gulf Coast prices both declined a penny to $3.86 and $3.77 per gallon, respectively.

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Diesel Down for 2nd Week

The national average diesel fuel price decreased one cent to $3.87 per gallon, according to the EIA report released June 5, two cents higher than last year at this time.  Prices in all regions of the nation fell except the Rocky Mountain region where the price rose less than a penny to $3.87 per gallon.  Both the Midwest and West Coast prices decreased two cents to $3.90 in the Midwest and $3.97 on the West Coast.  The East Coast and Gulf Coast prices both declined a penny to $3.86 and $3.77 per gallon, respectively.

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Summer Driving Tips

Road-Trip-ImageSummer is finally here, which means a lot of us will be going on family vacations and traveling to spend time with family and friends.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) knows that summer means there will be more people on the highways and has released a helpful guide that has driving tips from before you leave your driveway to on the road tips.  Below is the NHTSA’s guide. They also have a fun interactive guide online at http://www.nhtsa.gov/links/SummerDrivingTips/index.html. Read More

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Summer Driving Tips

Road-Trip-ImageSummer is finally here, which means a lot of us will be going on family vacations and traveling to spend time with family and friends.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) knows that summer means there will be more people on the highways and has released a helpful guide that has driving tips from before you leave your driveway to on the road tips.  Below is the NHTSA’s guide. They also have a fun interactive guide online at http://www.nhtsa.gov/links/SummerDrivingTips/index.html. Read More

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Roadcheck 2013

CVSA Roadcheck 2013 logoThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and its members across the United States, Canada and Mexico will be participating in Roadcheck 2013, starting June 4 and running 72 hours straight.  This is the 26th anniversary of this annual enforcement and outreach campaign promoting commercial vehicle safety.  Top priority for both enforcement and the industry during this event will be ensuing compliance with the U.S., Canadian and Mexican federal, provincial and state motor carrier safety regulations.  During the campaign approximately three times the daily number of inspections will be conducted.  In addition to the North America Standard Level I inspections, Roadcheck will be focusing special enforcement attention on passenger carrying motorcoaches and buses and proper securement of cargo this year. Read More

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Roadcheck 2013

CVSA Roadcheck 2013 logoThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and its members across the United States, Canada and Mexico will be participating in Roadcheck 2013, starting June 4 and running 72 hours straight.  This is the 26th anniversary of this annual enforcement and outreach campaign promoting commercial vehicle safety.  Top priority for both enforcement and the industry during this event will be ensuing compliance with the U.S., Canadian and Mexican federal, provincial and state motor carrier safety regulations.  During the campaign approximately three times the daily number of inspections will be conducted.  In addition to the North America Standard Level I inspections, Roadcheck will be focusing special enforcement attention on passenger carrying motorcoaches and buses and proper securement of cargo this year. Read More