Engine maker Detroit Diesel Corp. said Friday it will spend $194 million to “substantially” increase production at its plant in Redford, Mich.
June 18, 2010Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
Advanced Electronics Improve Fuel Economy, Allow for Better Control, More Driver Features
Medium-duty engines over the past decade have gotten a lot smarter, thanks to the advanced electronics developed first in heavy-duty engines.
June 21, 2010Diesel Drops 1.8¢ to $2.928 a Gallon
The average price paid for U.S. retail diesel fuel dipped 1.8 cents to $2.928 a gallon last week, its fifth straight weekly drop that has lowered the price by 19.9 cents a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
June 21, 2010ATRI Cites Greenhouse Gas Calculation Concerns
The American Transportation Research Institute released results of its study on greenhouse gas reporting tools and emissions models.
June 18, 2010Two 3PLs Hire Chief Financial Officers
Two third-party logistics firms announced that they have hired new chief financial officers.
June 18, 2010Opinion: Driver Retention Is Not That Easy
Treat drivers with respect” is advice many self-proclaimed retention experts offer as the sole solution to high driver turnover. That’s like advising carriers not to lower their rates during a recession: It’s just not that easy.
June 18, 2010OOIDA Plans EOBR Rule Challenge
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association filed notice that it will challenge a new federal rule requiring fleets with poor hours-of-service records to use electronic onboard recorders to monitor drivers.
June 18, 2010Intermodal Traffic Rises for Week
Intermodal rail traffic continued its upward trend last week, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
June 17, 2010Oil Slips from One-Month High But Remains Over $77 a Barrel
Oil slipped early Thursday from a one-month high but remained over $77 a barrel, Bloomberg reported.
June 17, 2010Philadelphia Factory Index Declines
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia region declined in June but showed expansion, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
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