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Opinion: In Defense of Rails Green Advantage

We appreciate the opportunity to respond to your recent op-ed, titled Intermodal Isnt Greener Than Trucks, in which John Burton attempted to debunk the railroad industrys environmental edge.

December 8, 2009
Government, Business

Con-way Truckload to Expand Regional Services in January

Con-way Truckload said Monday it plans to expand its regional service with increased operations in 10 U.S. states starting in January.

December 7, 2009
Government, Business, Safety

Fate of Federal Estate Tax Goes to Wire

The federal estate tax, often referred to as the death tax, would disappear in 2010 if the Senate this month fails to approve a House bill that would essentially extend current rules.

December 7, 2009
Business, Equipment

Navistar Buys Concrete Mixer Company

Navistar International Corp. said Monday that it has acquired Continental Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of concrete mixer trucks.

December 7, 2009
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

EPA Declares Greenhouse Gases Threaten Public Health, Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency concluded Monday that greenhouse gases threaten public health and the environment, a move that allows the agency to regulate emissions of the gases.

December 7, 2009
Business, Government, Safety

Xata Reports 4Q Loss, Makes Acquisition

Transportation software firm Xata Corp. reported losses in its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year, and said it acquired a fleet operations software firm.

December 7, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Gas Price Dips to $2.64 a Gallon

Gasolines national average price fell 1.24 cents in the past two weeks to $2.64 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of fuel prices.

December 7, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

EPA Set to Classify Carbon Dioxide a Dangerous Pollutant

The Environmental Protection Agency is likely to rule Monday that carbon dioxide is a dangerous pollutant, the Wall Street Journal reported.

December 7, 2009
Editorial, Business, Fuel, Safety, Government

Hear Him, Hear Him

News Flash: Since the administration has rejected any move to raise fuel taxes, its incumbent on the Department of Transportation to work with Congress to select another funding source for the nations infrastructure needs.

December 7, 2009
Business, Safety

Napolitano Says DHS Will Not Meet Deadline to Screen All Freight Entering U.S. Ports

The Department of 窪蹋勛圖厙land Security has made progress in screening cargo entering U.S. ports, but the agency has no plan in place to meet a 2012 congressional deadline that 100% of all containers be checked for possible nuclear devices, according to a new government report.

December 7, 2009