Crude oil futures fell for a third straight day Tuesday, slipping briefly below $100 a barrel before closing at $100.98 on the New York Mercantile Exchange, Bloomberg reported.
April 1, 2008Business, Government
Congress Grills Oil Executives on High Prices
A congressional panel questioned the huge profits of oil companies, as prices soared to records, the Washington Post reported Wednesday.
April 2, 2008Government, Business, Safety
Road Safe America Backs ATA in Call for Speed Governors
Safety advocacy group Road Safe America said it supports an effort by American Trucking Associations in urging the federal government to order the use of speed governors on heavy-duty trucks.
April 2, 2008Business, Safety
Railroad Accident Reports Now Available Online
The Federal Railroad Administration said it is making its investigation reports of major train accidents and other incidents available online for the first time.
April 2, 2008Business
U.S. Auto Sales Fall 12% in March
U.S. automobile sales plunged 12% in March, the 10th downturn in the past 12 months, Bloomberg reported.
April 2, 2008Business
U.S. Auto Sales Fall 12% in March
U.S. automobile sales plunged 12% in March, the 10th downturn in the past 12 months, Bloomberg reported.
April 2, 2008Business
TravelCenters of America Reports 4Q Loss
Truck stop chain TravelCenters of America reported a net loss for the fourth quarter compared with a year earlier.
April 2, 2008Business, Government, Fuel
Oil Price Declines for Third Day
Government, Business, Safety
NYC Council Passes Congestion-Fee Measure
The New York City Council approved a proposal to charge drivers “congestion fees” in central Manhattan for the busiest times of the day, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
April 1, 2008Government, Business, Safety, Fuel
Truckers Stage Some Slowdowns Over Diesel Prices
Truckers slowed to as low as 20 miles per hour on the New Jersey Turnpike on Tuesday, clogging the roadway as part of a nationwide protest against surging diesel fuel prices, Bloomberg reported.
April 1, 2008Business, Fuel, Safety, Government
Estes Becomes TSA-Security Compliant for Air Cargo
Less-than-truckload carrier Estes Express Lines, Richmond, Va., said Monday it has become one of the first major LTL carriers to become Security Compliant with the Transportation Security Administration.
April 1, 2008