Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 19.3% in September from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said.
November 30, 2010Government, Business
NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 19.3% in September
Business
Daimler Sees Higher Worldwide Truck Sales
Daimler AG’s truck unit’s return on sales could average as high as 8% in the next three years as worldwide markets rebound, the company said Tuesday.
November 30, 2010Business
Patriot Transportation’s Profit Grows in 4Q
Tank and bulk carrier Patriot Transportation Holding said Tuesday it almost doubled its profit in its fiscal fourth quarter, compared with a year ago.
November 30, 2010Business
Chicago Manufacturing Index Improves
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region improved this month, showing continued expansion, the Institute for Supply Chain Management-Chicago said Tuesday.
November 30, 2010Business, Government, Logistics
Consumer Confidence Improves in November
Consumer confidence rose in November, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
November 30, 2010Business, Fuel, Government
Diesel Declines 0.9¢ to $3.162 a Gallon
Diesel fell for the second consecutive week, dipping 0.9 cents to $3.162 a gallon as oil prices rose, the Department of Energy reported.
November 30, 2010Business
U.N. Agency Eyes Air-Cargo Security Rules
The United Nations agency that oversees aviation is pushing new guidelines for cargo security to counter possible terrorism, but is stopping short of calling for 100% screening of packages, as pilots and some U.S. lawmakers have urged, the Associated Press reported Monday.
November 29, 2010Business, Fuel
Oil Rises to Two-Week High Over $85
Oil rose over $85 a barrel Monday, its highest level in two weeks, Bloomberg reported.
November 29, 2010Business
Opinion: Driver Shortages — Influences, Solutions
Most credible articles written about a looming driver shortage discuss three major influences for the upcoming labor crisis: aging driver demographics, CSA and an expected U.S. Department of Transportation-mandated reduction in driving hours.
November 29, 2010Letters to the Editor, Business, Government, Safety
Letter: EOBRs
I was reading your Nov. 1 issue and came across the article about the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, electric onboard recorders and hours of service. I read the article and felt I should put in my 2 cents’ worth on this issue.
November 29, 2010