Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 25.3% in August from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said.
November 3, 2010Business
Jobless Claims Grow for Week
Initial jobless claims increased by 20,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
November 4, 2010Government, Business
NAFTA Surface Trade Gains 25.3% in August
Business
Election Wave Sweeps in House Republicans
The Republicans’ recapturing of the House of Representatives Tuesday will mean a shift in power of transportation-related panels, and the Democratic casualties included long-time House Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-Minn.), who lost the seat he has held since 1974.
November 3, 2010Business
Con-way Reports Third-Quarter Loss
Con-way Inc. Wednesday reported a third-quarter loss compared with a profit a year ago, citing acquisition and other charges for the period.
November 3, 2010Business
Arkansas Best’s 3Q Loss Narrows
Arkansas Best Corp. Wednesday said its third-quarter loss was narrower than a year ago as tonnage improved at its ABF Freight System less-than-truckload unit.
November 3, 2010Business
Factory Orders Increase in September
U.S. factory orders grew 2.1% in September, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
November 3, 2010Business, Equipment
ISM Services Index Grows in October
The U.S. economy’s service sector expanded at a faster pace in October, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
November 3, 2010Business, Logistics
Wabash National’s 3Q Loss Narrows
Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. late Tuesday reported a third-quarter loss of $1.9 million, or 3 cents per share, compared with a loss of $66.4 million, or $2.23, a year ago.
November 2, 2010Government, Business
Truck Tolls to Rise on NYC Tunnels, Bridges
Truck tolls will rise on six of the seven major bridges and tunnels operated within New York City by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, beginning Dec. 30.
November 2, 2010Business, Equipment
Tire Makers Cite Higher Costs; Set Price Increases
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations said it was boosting tire prices 8% due to higher energy and raw materials costs, and other tire makers also cited rising costs in their recent earnings statements.
November 2, 2010