The House Tuesday voted to temporarily extend spending authorization for the nation’s road and aviation systems, avoiding a shutdown like the one last month that halted airport projects.
September 13, 2011Government, Business
Florida Toll Rates to Be Indexed to Inflation Rate
The Florida Department of Transportation announced a rate increase plan for cars and trucks on most state toll roads starting next year, followed by what could be automatic increases each year after that.
September 13, 2011Business
August Import Prices Decline 0.4%
The price of goods imported to the United States fell 0.4% in August, the second decline in three months, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
September 13, 2011Business, Fuel
Diesel Dips 0.6¢ to $3.862 for First Drop in Three Weeks
Diesel and gasoline each declined for the first time in three weeks, with diesel slipping 0.6 cent to $3.862 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.
September 13, 2011Business, Technology
Rair Names Lofy CEO, Promotes Two Executives
Rair Technologies LLC, a provider of safety and compliance services to the transportation industry, has named a new CEO and promoted two executives.
September 13, 2011Business
Congress Eyes Extension of Surface Transportation Law
House and Senate leaders said they have reached an agreement on a temporary extension of the nation’s surface transportation law that will avert a shutdown like the one last month of the Federal Aviation Administration.
September 12, 2011Government, Business, Safety
DOT Will Take Public Comments on Mexican-Carrier Safety Audits
The Department of Transportation said Monday it will accept public comments through Sept. 22 on safety authorizations of Mexican carriers to operate in the United States beyond a 25-mile border zone.
September 12, 2011Business
I-64 Bridge Between Indiana and Louisville Closed for Repairs
Indiana and Kentucky officials have set detour routes after closing a key bridge that crosses the Ohio River between the two states on Interstate 64.
September 12, 2011Business, Technology
Comdata, Love’s Roll Out Cardless Fueling Programs
The use of cardless fueling systems continues to expand, as two more companies embraced radio-frequency identification technology, or RFID, to streamline the fueling process.
September 12, 2011Business, Logistics
Pacer Sets Expanded Mexico Intermodal Service
Pacer International said Monday it is expanding its Mexico Direct double-stack intermodal service between Chihuahua, Mexico and key markets in the U.S. and Canada.
September 12, 2011