ICAT News Updates

Government, Business

Leading Economic Indicators Index Increased 0.3% in June

The index of U.S. leading indicators rose in June, showing the economy continues to gain momentum following a slowdown at the start of 2014.

July 18, 2014
Business

Leading Economic Indicators Rise for Fourth Month

The index of U.S. leading indicators rose in May for the fourth straight month, showing the economy will gain momentum after a slowdown at the start of 2014.

June 19, 2014
Business

Gain in US Leading Index Points to Q2 Rebound

The index of U.S. leading indicators rose in April for the fourth straight month, showing the economy will strengthen after a slowdown earlier this year.

May 22, 2014
Government, Business

Colorado Governor Signs Protection Measure for Truckers

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D) has signed into law a measure that makes the state the 40th to protect truckers from contracts that force them to assume total liability for accidents whether they are at fault.

April 3, 2014
Government, Business

Kentucky Legislators Vote Unanimously to Protect Truckers

Kentucky lawmakers have passed a bill that would protect truckers from having to assume all liability for accidents regardless of whether they are to blame.

April 2, 2014
Business

Leading Economic Indicators Rise; Manufacturing Rises in Philadelphia

The index of U.S. leading indicators increased in February, a sign the economy will strengthen after a weather-induced slowdown in the first quarter.

March 20, 2014
Government, Business

Colorado Senate Passes Anti-Indemnification Bill

Colorado’s Senate passed a bill March 5 that would block shipping contracts that make truckers assume full liability for crashes no matter who is at fault.

March 6, 2014
Government, Business

Colorado Senate Panel, House Pass Anti-Indemnification Bill

Colorado could become the 40th state to pass legislation protecting truckers against having to assume full liability for accidents, regardless of who is at fault.

February 25, 2014
Business

Sylectus Launches iPhone App

Sylectus, a provider of Web-based transportation management software, said its mobile application is available for the iPhone.

February 10, 2014
Business

Index of Leading Economic Indicators Rises in December

An index of leading economic indicators increased 0.1% in December after a 1% rise in November that was higher than originally reported, the New York-based Conference Board said Jan 23.

January 23, 2014