Volvo AB said Wednesday its North American deliveries fell 28% in October from a year ago, but said orders rose from September.
November 18, 2009Business
Clark’s 3Q Income Falls
Freight forwarder Clark Holdings said that its income fell to $134,000, or 1 cent per share, in the third quarter, compared with $523,000, or 5 cents, a year ago.
November 19, 2009Business
Navistar Names Steve Ostarello VP of Powertrain Unit
Navistar International Corp. Thursday appointed Steve Ostarello to be vice president of its powertrain product development unit.
November 19, 2009Business
YRC to Close Ohio Terminal
YRC Worldwide will close its terminal in Richfield, Ohio, and move operations to its other facilities in northeastern Ohio, the Akron Beacon Journal reported.
November 19, 2009Business, Government
Leading Economic Indicators Rise for Seventh Month
An index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in October, marking the seventh straight gain, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
November 19, 2009Business, Government
Philadelphia Factory Index Increases in November
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia expanded at a faster pace in November than in October, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
November 19, 2009Business
Initial Jobless Claims Unchanged for Week
Initial jobless claims held at a 10-month low last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
November 19, 2009Business, Safety
Volvo’s October Deliveries Drop; Orders Show Improvement
Government, Business
Senate Panels Seek Six-Month Highway Bill Extension
The leaders of several key committees have urged the Senate to take up a six-month extension of the federal highway program.
November 18, 2009Business, Safety, Government, Logistics
Schneider to Provide Dedicated Service for Emerson Electric
Schneider National said it will take over the transportation operations of Emerson Electric Co., an appliances and electronics manufacturer.
November 18, 2009Business, Government
October Consumer Price Index Rises 0.3%
The consumer price index rose 0.3% in October, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
November 18, 2009