The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to delay a Department of Transportation plan to allow Mexican trucks full access to U.S. highways, the Associated Press reported.
May 16, 2007Business
Jobless Claims Fall by 5,000
Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
May 17, 2007Business
Industrial Production Rises in April
Industrial production rose 0.7% in April, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
May 16, 2007Business
Velocity Takes Fiscal 3Q Loss
Velocity Express said Tuesday it lost $13.3 million or 49 cents a share in its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, compared with a loss of $3.9 million or 23 cents a year ago.
May 16, 2007BusinessSafetyAutonomous
DHS Sets $11.6 Mln. for Highway Watch Program
The Department of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøland Security said Thursday it has issued an $11.6 million grant to the Highway Watch program it sponsors jointly with American Trucking Associations.
May 16, 2007BusinessLogistics
US 1 Industries’ Income Dips
Logistics firm US 1 Industries’ first-quarter income fell to $370,000 or 3 cents a share, from $695,000 or 6 cents a year ago.
May 16, 2007BusinessAutonomous
TravelCenters Posts 1Q Loss
Truck stop chain TravelCenters of America reported a net loss for the two-month period from Feb. 1 through March 31, and for the first quarter.
May 16, 2007BusinessFuelGovernmentSafety
Kitty Hawk Posts 1Q Loss
Air cargo transporter Kitty Hawk Inc. said it lost $11.6 million or 22 cents a share in the first quarter, compared with a loss of $8.7 million or 17 cents a year ago.
May 16, 2007