The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index for December fell 0.1% from a year earlier, DOT said Wednesday.
February 13, 2008BusinessSafety
Rail Traffic Gains, Intermodal Declines for Week
Rail carload traffic edged up but intermodal fell for week ended Saturday compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
February 14, 2008BusinessSafety
Daimler Posts Profit; N. American Truck Sales Drop
Daimler AG said Thursday it posted a fourth-quarter profit of $2.5 billion compared with a loss of about $17.5 million a year ago.
February 14, 2008Business
Two Trucking Firms Project Lower Results
Two trucking firms forecast difficult quarters for their upcoming earnings statements.
February 14, 2008BusinessEquipment
Goodyear Reports Fourth-Quarter Profit
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said Thursday it earned $52 million, or 23 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, compared with a loss of $358 million, or $2.02 per share, a year earlier.
February 14, 2008BusinessGovernment
N.J. Tolls Plan Could Cut Trucking, Warehouse Business
Trucking companies and warehouses in New Jersey that are bracing for higher tolls may exit the state altogether to avoid what could be 800% increases in toll costs by 2020, the New York Times reported Thursday.
February 14, 2008Business
Jobless Claims Drop by 9,000 for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 9,000 for the week ended Saturday, the Labor Department said Thursday.
February 14, 2008BusinessSafetyGovernment
TTNews to Close Monday for Holiday
Transport Topics Online will be closed Monday for the Presidents’ Day holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
February 13, 2008BusinessLogistics
NATSO Launches New Program Focusing on Truck Stop Safety
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — NATSO, the national trade group representing truck stops and travel plazas, unveiled a new public education program here Jan. 24 as a way to help truck stops address drivers’ concerns, such as safety.
February 13, 2008Business
DHL to Cut 600 U.S. Jobs
DHL Express USA will cut 600 jobs to reduce costs, as a slowing U.S. economy dampens package shipment demand, Bloomberg reported.
February 13, 2008