Archive for December, 2009
CBP Thwarts Wierd Smuggling Attempts
San Diego – / N2N / – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at ports of entry along the California/Mexico border work each day to secure the nation’s border and stop illegal activity. While well known for seizing narcotics and stopping people from illegally entering the United States, these officers are also responsible for enforcing [...]
Dan Casion Now TIA Certified Transportation Broker
St. Louis, MO, – / N2N / – Dan Cashion of Sunset Transportation, Inc has earned the sought-after Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) title from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). A Logistics Advisor of the St. Louis, MO- based third party Logistics Company earned the nationally recognized certification this December after successfully completing a rigorous six-month [...]
Border Patrol Agents Seize Cash, Cocaine
Blythe, California – / N2N / – U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Blythe Station seized more than $80,000 in cash and two pounds of cocaine in separate smuggling attempts over the weekend. Border Patrol agents arrested two individuals traveling in a 2008 Gray Chrysler 300. During the vehicle stop, a K-9 team alerted to [...]
Smugglers Vehicle Ends Up in Rio Grande
Weslaco, Texas – / N2N / – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Weslaco station seized 962 pounds of marijuana Tuesday. Agents on patrol south of Donna, Texas, observed a suspicious pick-up truck traveling north from the Rio Grande at a high rate of speed. When the driver spotted agents approaching he made a [...]
Obama’s Statement on Terrorist Attack
- / N2N / – Good morning, everybody. I wanted to take just a few minutes to update the American people on the attempted terrorist attack that occurred on Christmas Day and the steps we’re taking to ensure the safety and security of the country. The investigation’s ongoing. And I spoke again this morning with [...]
CBP Arrests Texas Arson Suspect
San Ysidro – / N2N / – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa passenger ports of entry over the weekend arrested 16 wanted fugitives including a man wanted for arson by the Kennedale Police Department in Texas. Early Sunday morning at about 6 a.m., 34-year-old John Hummel entered [...]
Navistar – Weakened Truck Market Continues
WARRENVILLE, Ill – / N2N / – Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV): “The steps taken in 2009 have positioned us to move forward with our operations when the economy continues to recover in 2010” * Manufacturing Segment Profit of $232 million for 4Q, $836 million for 2009 * Year-End cash balances of $1.2 billion vs. [...]
UPS Freight Announces 2010 Rate Adjustment
Richmond, VA – / N2N / – UPS Freight (NYSE:UPS), the nation’s fourth-largest LTL carrier, today announced a general rate increase averaging 5.7 percent covering non-contractual shipments in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The rate adjustment takes effect on Jan. 4, 2010, and applies to minimum charge, LTL rates and accessorial charges. The over-the-road, [...]
U.S. Census Trade Data – October Update
- / N2N / – On December 11th, the U.S. Census Bureau released their Merchandise Trade data numbers. The Merchandise Trade deficit saw a 7.36% decrease this month as export growth outpaced import growth (click here to see September’s U.S. Census data update). Export totals increased 9.73% while total imports rose 3.71% from September. This [...]
Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 Overview
- / N2N / – Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) is a major Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve the effectiveness of the Agency’s compliance and enforcement program. Its goal is to achieve a greater reduction in large truck and bus crashes, injuries and fatalities, while maximizing the resources of FMCSA [...]
