Intermodal traffic increased 10.7% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
March 25, 2011Business, Logistics
Intermodal Traffic Rises 10.7% for Week
Business
Consumer Confidence Falls From 3-Year High
Consumer confidence fell in March from a three-year high, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
March 25, 2011Business
UPS Picks Wicker for New Post
UPS Inc. said it selected Scott Wicker, one of its veteran engineers, as the corporation’s first chief sustainability officer.
March 25, 2011Perspective, Business
Opinion: Does the U.S. Hate Big Trucks?
As the latest round of hours-of-service regulatory change plays out in Washington, I have come to the realization that the trucking industry is broken.
March 25, 2011Business
Caterpillar Considering Logistics Unit Sale
Caterpillar Inc. said it considering selling part of its logistics business.
March 24, 2011Business
LTL Carrier Brandt Truck Line Shuts Doors
Brandt Truck Line, an 88-year-old less-than-truckload carrier based in Bloomington, Ill., shut its doors Tuesday, giving no prior notice.
March 24, 2011Business, Fuel
Oil Continues to Rise, Topping $106 a Barrel
Oil topped $106 a barrel in early trading Thursday following the highest closing price in two and a half years on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported.
March 24, 2011Business
Jobless Claims Drop for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
March 24, 2011Business
Durable Goods Orders Decline in February
Durable goods orders fell 0.9% in February, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
March 24, 2011Business
DOT Sets Bridge Safety Initiative
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched a new safety initiative to strengthen its oversight of bridges nationwide.
March 23, 2011