Logistics Group International, Inc.

Enclosed Auto Transport Shipping Coast to Coast

2011-05-16T10:05:00.000-07:00

L.G.I. Auto Transport specializing in: Coast to Coast Auto Shipping and Worldwide Auto Transport, Corporate Auto Transport Moves, New & Used Auto Dealer Shipping, Auction Car Shipping, Enclosed Car Carriers, Specialized Auto Shipping, Expedited Pickup & Delivery, Specialized Enclosed Carriers for race events, SEMA Enclosed Auto Transport, and a network of over 2500 well trained Auto Transport Drivers. Call L.G.I. Auto Transport now and one of our Auto Transport Specialists will answer any questions regarding your transport needs. Call 713-957-4812 and ask for an Auto Transport specialist today!!!

The National Average Diesel Fuel Prices Decreases

2011-05-16T09:59:00.000-07:00

This week's national average price of diesel fuel deceased as did the prices in most regions as well. The current national average for a gallon of diesel is $4.104, an increase of 0.020¢ from last week. By comparison, the price for a gallon of gasoline, which has increased again, is $3.965 per gallon, an increase 0.002¢.
Bloomberg Energy reports that as of Monday, May 2, the spot price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate oil is $ 102.55 which is $10.74 lower than last week's price. www.lgiinc.com

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2011-04-26T07:21:00.000-07:00

L.G.I. Auto Transport is one of the Most Reliable auto shippers in the Country:

If you are looking for honesty, loyalty and excellent customer service in your auto shipper, L.G.I. Auto Transport is the right choice for you. Our knowledgeable and friendly Auto Transport specialists are here to answer any question you may have regarding your Car Transport. Call now for your free Auto Transport quote. 713-957-4812

Senate Bill Proposes Increases In Truck Size Weight Regulations

2011-04-14T13:16:00.000-07:00

The Coalition for Transportation Productivity (CTP) announced that the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA) has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Herb Kohl (D-Wis.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio). The bill number is S. 747.SETA proposed to give each state the option to selectively raising interstate weight limits from 80,000 pounds to up to 97,000 pounds. The higher limit applies only to vehicles equipped with six axles instead of the typical five. The additional axle does not affect truck size, SETA puts the decision into the hands of state officials. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) estimates that the trucking industry will haul 30 percent more tonnage in 2021 than it does today. If current weight restrictions remain the same, ATA estimates that our economy will require 18 percent more trucks on the road driving 27 percent more miles than they do now.The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act, H.R. 763, was reintroduced in the House of Representatives in February by Reps. Jean Schmidt (R-OH) and Michael Michaud (D-ME). TO learn more about Heavy Haul Transport please visit our website www.lgiinc.com

Agency Provides More Information About Mexican Truck Plan

2011-04-14T13:13:00.000-07:00

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently announced more details about its plan to allow Mexican trucks access to U.S. highways would begin as a pilot program that would not exceed three years and will be seeking public comments.Mexican carriers would go through a three-phase process to gain operating authority, in addition to a 28-page application and other requirements before being allowed to travel in the United States.Mexican trucks and drivers would be subject to all U.S. laws, in addition to state and local laws, according to the proposal. To learn more about Mexico Transportation please visit our website www.lgiinc.com

The National Average Diesel Fuel Prices Increases Again

2011-02-23T09:48:00.000-08:00

This week's national average price of diesel fuel increased for the 12th week in a row as did the prices in all regions as well. The current national average for a gallon of diesel is $3.573, an increase of 0.039¢ from last week. By comparison, the price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.189 per gallon, a decrease 0.049¢.
Bloomberg Energy reports that as of Tuesday, February 22, the spot price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate oil is $ 93.43 which is $7.90 higher than last week's price. Click here to learn more about Ground Transportation.

The National Average Diesel Fuel Prices Increases Again

2011-02-16T14:20:00.000-08:00

This week's national average price of diesel fuel increased as did the prices in all regions as well. The current national average for a gallon of diesel is $3.438, an increase of 0.008¢ from last week. By comparison, the price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.101 per gallon, an decrease 0.009¢.

Bloomberg Energy reports that as of Monday, February 7, the spot price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate oil is $89.41 which is $1.51 lower than last week's price.
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November 2010 Surface Trade With Canada And Mexico Rose 15.5 Percent From November 2009

2011-02-16T14:06:00.000-08:00

Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico was 15.5 percent higher in November 2010 than in November 2009, reaching $68.1 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation.BTS, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, reported that the value of U.S. surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico fell 3.6 percent in November 2010 from October 2010. Month-to-month changes can be affected by seasonal variations and other factors.Surface transportation consists largely of freight movements by truck, rail and pipeline. In November, 86.1 percent of U.S. trade by value with Canada and Mexico moved on land.The value of U.S. surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico in November was up 8.2 percent compared to November 2005, and up 36.7 percent compared to November 2000, a period of 10 years. Imports in November were up 29.7 percent compared to November 2000, while exports were up 45.8 percent. U.S. Surface Transportation Trade with CanadaU.S.–Canada surface transportation trade totaled $39.5 billion in November, up 12.6 percent compared to November 2009. The value of imports carried by truck was 11.5 percent higher in November 2010 compared to November 2009, while the value of exports carried by truck was 12.6 percent higher during this period.U.S. Surface Transportation Trade with MexicoU.S.–Mexico surface transportation trade totaled $28.6 billion in November, up 19.7 percent compared to November 2009. The value of imports carried by truck was 22.4 percent higher in November 2010 than November 2009 while the value of exports carried by truck was 21.9 percent higher.
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2011 Logistics Group International has increased hauling capabilities

2011-02-16T14:00:00.000-08:00

Perimeter Beam Frame trailers up to 600,000 lbs16’ 18’ & 20’ Wide Dual Lane trailers up to 128’ Long / 380,000 lbsOver the Road Dollie Systems up to 240’ Long / 260,000 lbsMulti line configurations in both SPMT (Self Propelled Modular Transport) and steerable trailersGive one of our Heavy Haul Professionals a call to discuss your project!

2011 Logistics Group International has increased hauling capabilities

2011-02-16T13:51:00.000-08:00

2011 Logistics Group International has increased hauling capabilities

Perimeter Beam Frame trailers up to 600,000 lbs
16’ 18’ & 20’ Wide Dual Lane trailers up to 128’ Long / 380,000 lbs
Over the Road Dollie Systems up to 240’ Long / 260,000 lbs
Multi line configurations in both SPMT (Self Propelled Modular Transport) and steerable trailers
Give one of our Heavy Haul Professionals a call to discuss your project! 713-957-4812
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2011 Logistics Group International has increased hauling capabilities.

2011-01-20T09:22:00.000-08:00

Perimeter Beam Frame trailers up to 600,000 lbs

16’ 18’ & 20’ Wide Dual Lane trailers up to 128’ Long / 380,000 lbs

Over the Road Dollie Systems up to 240’ Long / 260,000 lbs

Multi line configurations in both SPMT (Self Propelled Modular Transport) and steerable trailers

Give one of our Heavy Haul Professionals a call to discuss your project! 713-957-4812.

The National Average Diesel Fuel Prices Increases Again

2011-01-19T14:39:00.001-08:00

This week's national average price of diesel fuel increased as did the prices in all regions as well. The current national average for a gallon of diesel is $3.331, an increase of 0.037¢ from last week. By comparison, the price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.070 per gallon, an increase 0.018¢.

Bloomberg Energy reports that as of Tuesday, January 18, the spot price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate oil is $90.74 which is $1.31 lower than last week's price.

October 2010 Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Rose 14.9 Percent

2011-01-13T06:51:00.000-08:00

Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico was 14.9 percent higher in October 2010 than in October 2009, reaching $70.6 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The value of U.S. surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico in October 2010 remained 2.9 percent below the October 2008 level despite the 2009-2010 increase.

BTS, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, reported that the value of U.S. surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico rose 3.3 percent in October 2010 from September 2010. Month-to-month changes can be affected by seasonal variations and other factors.

Surface transportation consists largely of freight movements by truck, rail and pipeline. In October, 86.1 percent of U.S. trade by value with Canada and Mexico moved on land.

The value of U.S. surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico in October was up 10.3 percent compared to October 2005, and up 36.4 percent compared to October 2000, a period of 10 years. Imports in October were up 28.0 percent compared to October 2000, while exports were up 47.5 percent.

U.S.–Canada surface transportation trade totaled $40.7 billion in October, up 12.2 percent compared to October 2009. The value of imports carried by truck was 11.6 percent higher in October 2010 compared to October 2009, while the value of exports carried by truck was 13.7 percent higher during this period.

U.S.–Mexico surface transportation trade totaled $29.9 billion in October, up 18.8 percent compared to October 2009. The value of imports carried by truck was 17.2 percent higher in October 2010 than October 2009 while the value of exports carried by truck was 13.8 percent higher.

Agency Proposes Speed Limiting Devices On Trucks

2011-01-13T06:48:00.000-08:00

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed to establish a safety standard to require devices that would limit the speed of certain heavy trucks. Based on information received in response to a request for comments, NHSTA believes that the petitions submitted by Road Safe America and a group of nine motor carriers along with and an earlier petition from American Trucking Associations merit further consideration through the agency's rulemaking process.

The original petition from the ATA requested:

All newly manufactured trucks with a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds shall be equipped with an electronic control module (ECM) that is capable of limiting the maximum speed of the vehicle.

The ECM shall be set at no more than 68 mph by the manufacturer.

The ECM should be tamper-resistant, and should be designed in a way that does not allow the speed limiter setting on the ECM to be adjusted to let the vehicle exceed 68 mph.

Agency Proposes Ban Hand-Held Cell Phone Use for Commercial Truck Drivers

2011-01-13T06:44:00.000-08:00

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed a new safety regulation that would specifically prohibit interstate commercial truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).

The proposed Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rule would prohibit commercial drivers from reaching for, holding or dialing a cell phone while operating a CMV. Drivers who violate these restrictions would face federal civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each offense and disqualification of their commercial driver's license (CDL) for multiple offenses. Additionally, states would suspend a driver's CDL after two or more violations of any state law on hand-held cell phone use.

Motor carriers that allow their drivers to use hand-held cell phones while driving would face a maximum penalty of $11,000. Approximately four million interstate commercial drivers would be affected by this proposal.

The National Average Diesel Fuel Prices Increases Again

2011-01-13T06:13:00.000-08:00

Bloomberg Energy reports that as of Monday, January 10, the spot price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate oil is $89.01 which is $3.04 higher than last week's price.

Port of Seattle begins enforcement of its clean port rule

2011-01-06T06:58:00.000-08:00

The Port of Seattle’s Clean Truck Rules went into effect on Jan. 1, marking enforcement of the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy to lower emissions in maritime operations.

Registration may be done online or in person at the Port of Seattle’s Drayage Truck Registry office at Terminal 5.

Since its inception in 2009 the program has scrapped more than 250 trucks, according to PortWorld News.

Right now more than 4,000 trucks and close to 800 trucking companies and truck owners are registered in the Drayage Truck Registry.

Under the plan’s guidelines, all trucks must have model year 1994 or newer engines, must be registered in the port’s Drayage Truck Registry and display a Green Gateway sticker on the driver’s side door.

TravelCenters of America to install DEF island pumps

2011-01-06T06:56:00.000-08:00

WESTLAKE, Ohio — Continuing its “first to market” track record with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), TravelCenters of America LLC says it expects to install about fifty on-island DEF dispensers at locations across the country in 2011.

Installations will utilize new dispenser and point-of-sale systems designed to make purchasing DEF quicker, more efficient and customer friendly.

Sites will feature dedicated DEF dispensers at the fueling islands, while large storage tanks will be installed away from the fuel island.

“We are excited to have worked so hard and so closely with key industry players to develop and bring to our customers the best solution for their DEF needs,” Thomas M. O’Brien, TravelCenters of America president and CEO said. “The technology we will employ integrates the DEF dispenser with our point of sale and other systems so that drivers can purchase fuel and diesel exhaust fluid in a single transaction, and TA is the first travel center chain to bring this capability to market.”

TA and Petro branded locations currently offer 2.5 gallon containers of DEF at all 228 locations, available at the fuel desk, travel store or truck maintenance counters and all of the company’s RoadSquad emergency roadside vehicles carry a supply of DEF.

TA’s on-island DEF dispenser installations will further add to current capacity.

The first five locations are the TravelCenters of America in Lodi, Ohio and Nashville, Tennessee (reopening in February) and the Petro Stopping Centers locations in Spokane, Wash., Kingman, Ariz., and El Paso, Texas.

TA and Petro were the first national chains to offer DEF at all locations. Further, because nearly all TA and Petro locations offer extensive truck maintenance services, TA expects to offer DEF top-off services as part of routine preventive maintenance service to vehicles that use DEF, the company said.

NAFTA surface trade tops $70 billion in October

2011-01-06T06:36:00.000-08:00

WASHINGTON — Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners Canada and Mexico was 14.9 percent higher in October 2010 than in October 2009, reaching $70.6 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The value of U.S. surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico in October 2010 remained 2.9 percent below the October 2008 level despite the 2009-2010 increase.

The value of U.S. surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico rose 3.3 percent in October 2010 from September 2010. Month-to-month changes can be affected by seasonal variations and other factors, BTS, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, noted.

Surface transportation consists largely of freight movements by truck, rail and pipeline. In October, 86.1 percent of U.S. trade by value with Canada and Mexico moved on land.

The value of U.S. surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico in October was up 10.3 percent compared to October 2005, and up 36.4 percent compared to October 2000, a period of 10 years.

Imports in October were up 28 percent compared to October 2000, while exports were up 47.5 percent.

Michigan led all states in surface trade with Canada in October with $5.3 billion.

Texas led all states in surface trade with Mexico in October with $10.9 billion. October was the third straight month in which Texas trade with Mexico by surface modes exceeded $10 billion.

The TransBorder Freight Data are a unique subset of official U.S. foreign trade statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau. New data are tabulated monthly and historical data are not adjusted for inflation.

October TransBorder numbers include data received by BTS as of Dec. 10. BTS will release November 2010 TransBorder numbers on Feb. 1.

Long Beach Port To Expand Clean Trucks Program

2011-01-06T06:35:00.000-08:00

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners voted December 20 to expand the Port of Long Beach's landmark Clean Trucks Program to include smaller Class 7 trucks, and to penalize trucking companies that switch cargo from "clean" to "dirty" trucks outside Port terminals.

The program banned virtually all Class 8 trucks that did not meet 2007 emission standards earlier this year. Since then, some trucking companies have begun using older Class 7 models to move lighter loads like empty containers. As many as 550 of the Class 7 trucks may be operating in the San Pedro Bay area, accounting for 2 to 3 percent of truck moves.

The National Average Diesel Fuel Prices Increases Again

2011-01-06T06:27:00.000-08:00

This week's national average price of diesel fuel increased as did the prices in all regions as well. The current national average for a gallon of diesel is $3.331, an increase of 0.037¢ from last week. By comparison, the price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.070 per gallon, an increase 0.018¢.

Bloomberg Energy reports that as of Monday, January 3, the spot price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate oil is $92.05 which is $3.57 higher than last week's price.

Bureau Releases Freight Transportation Services Index, Shows Slight Increase

2010-09-20T07:41:00.000-07:00

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.4 percent in July from its June level, rising for the second consecutive month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported.

BTS reported that the Freight TSI has risen 5.0 percent over the last 14 months, starting in June 2009, after declining 15.3 percent in the previous 10 months beginning in August 2008. The index has increased in 11 of the last 14 months. Through the first seven months of 2010, the index declined 1.3 percent.

The Freight TSI measures the month-to-month changes in freight shipments in ton-miles, which are then combined into one index. The index measures the output of the for-hire freight transportation industry and consists of data from for-hire trucking, rail, inland waterways, pipelines and air freight.

The July Freight TSI of 98.2 is a 5.0 percent increase from the recent low of 93.5 reached in May 2009. In May 2009, the index was at its lowest level since June 1997. The July Freight TSI is down 13.0 percent from its historic peak of 112.9 reached in May 2006.

Energy Information Agency Releases Short-Term Energy Outlook

2010-09-20T07:40:00.000-07:00

These projections reflect updated expectations for economic activity, with forecasted U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 2.8 percent in 2010 and 2.3 percent in 2011, down from the previous Outlook’s growth projections of 3.1 and 2.7 percent for 2010 and 2011, respectively. The 2011 world oil-consumption-weighted real GDP growth rate is also lowered, to 3.3 percent from the 3.6 percent level in last month’s Outlook.

EIA expects that regular-grade motor gasoline retail prices, which averaged $2.35 per gallon last year, will average $2.69 per gallon over the second half of 2010, down 7 cents per gallon from the average for the first half of the year. In 2011, higher projected crude oil prices combined with strengthening refiner margins are expected to boost annual average motor gasoline prices to $2.90 per gallon.

On-highway diesel fuel retail prices, which averaged $2.46 per gallon in 2009, average $2.93 per gallon in 2010 and $3.10 in 2011 in this forecast. Refining margins, which have been at their lowest levels since 2003, are projected to average about $2 per barrel higher next year because of growing global product demand and shutdowns of excess global refining capacity.

Did you know

2010-09-20T07:10:00.000-07:00

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is looking at safety and how it will evaluate a carrier’s safety fitness in an entirely new way. All signs indicate that CSA 2010 will begin rolling out nationwide in November/December 2010. CSA 2010 will assess each carrier’s safety performance in seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). This new system will affect how you evaluate a safe carrier today and how you will need to evaluate the data in the new CSA 2010 system.

Partnership Selling in the Supply Chain begins Monday, September 20

2010-09-20T07:02:00.000-07:00

There really is no precedent for the current conditions in the freight market and carrier availability. Shipment volume is still low and many carriers have cut capacity in response. Now, as the economy recovers slightly, a sound, effective marketing plan to reach both shippers and carriers is critical, not only for growth, but possibly survival.

Partnership Selling in the Supply Chain TIA's premier course in this area, will help you shape a program that will not only help you acquire and retain customers, but the same basic techniques can be used to develop carrier relationships.

Partnership Selling in the Supply Chain is entirely web-based and students have 22 weeks to complete the course. The cost for the course includes the textbook - $430 for TIA members and $580 for non-members.

If you have questions, call Mary Kelly (703) 299-5701 or email kelly@tianet.org