The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 1.6% in June from the same month last year, DOT said Wednesday.
August 8, 2012Business
Feds Waive HOS Rules in Drought-Stricken Areas
The Department of Transportation has waived hours-of-service regulations for areas affected by drought, to help put more needed trucks and drivers on the road to help affected farmers and ranchers.
August 8, 2012Business
2Q Productivity Increases
U.S. workers’ second-quarter productivity rose 1.6%, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
August 8, 2012BusinessFuel
DOE Boosts Diesel Forecast by a Nickel
Diesel will average $3.84 this year, led by higher oil prices, the Department of Energy said, boosting its most recent forecast by a nickel.
August 8, 2012Business
EPA Forwards Rule Affecting Navistar Engines to OMB
The final rule that would allow Navistar International Corp. to sell its emissions-noncompliant 2010 engines while paying fines has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget by the Environmental Protection Agency.
August 7, 2012GovernmentBusinessSafety
Hazmat Carriers Face Higher Fines
Motor carriers and shippers cited for hazardous materials violations face far greater penalties following the passage of the new federal highway reauthorization law.
August 7, 2012BusinessSafetyGovernmentAutonomous
ATRI Survey Seeks to Gauge Trucking Industry’s Top Concerns
The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual survey to gauge the trucking industry’s top concerns.
August 7, 2012GovernmentBusiness
Maine Truckers Facing Higher Turnpike Tolls
Truckers on the Maine Turnpike, which includes a stretch of Interstate 95, will pay up to 40% more in tolls beginning in November.
August 7, 2012BusinessLogistics
XPO Reports 2Q Loss, Buys Ontario Logistics Firm
XPO Logistics reported a second-quarter loss and said it had acquired Canada-based Kelron Logistics for $8 million.
August 7, 2012Business
TravelCenters’ 2Q Income Rises
TravelCenters of America said Tuesday its second-quarter net income rose from a year ago.
August 7, 2012