The decline in surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico slowed in October from a year ago compared with comparable figures for September, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.
January 6, 2010Government, Business, Safety
Florida Eases Trucking Agriculture Rules to Deal with Freeze
Florida officials have temporarily eased trucking size and weight restrictions to help ease agricultural hardships related to unusually cold temperatures that are threatening the state’s produce industry.
January 6, 2010Business, Safety, Government
NAFTA Trade Decline Slows
Business, Safety, Government
ISM Services Index Improves
The U.S. economy’s service sector improved, showing modest expansion last month, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
January 6, 2010Business, Government
Environmental Groups Sue Long Beach Over Port Agreement
Two environmental groups have filed suit against the Port of Long Beach, Calif., over its decision to settle a federal lawsuit challenging its authority to regulate trucking at the port, the Associated Press reported.
January 5, 2010Business, Government
CSA 2010 Test Results Raise Some Concerns
Testing of CSA 2010, a new safety protocol, is under way in nine states. The results have generated some praise but also have raised some hackles among carriers and trucking industry association executives.
January 5, 2010Government, Business
New I-95 Crossing Linking Pa, N.J. Will Be Toll Bridge
The new bridge carrying Interstate 95 over the Delaware River will replace the existing toll-free span north of Philadelphia and Trenton, N.J.
January 5, 2010Business, Government
Factory Orders Improve for Seventh Time in Eight Months
November factory orders rose 1.1%, marking the seventh gain in eight months, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
January 5, 2010Business, Government, Safety
FMCSA Sets ‘Listening Sessions’ for HOS Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Monday it will hold four “listening sessions” this month in various locations around the country to gather information and public comment on truck driver house of service rules.
January 4, 2010Business, Safety, Government
ISM Manufacturing Index Expands for Fifth Month
An index of U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in December for the fifth straight month, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
January 4, 2010Government, Business
Construction Spending Falls 0.6% in November
Construction spending fell 0.6% in November, the Commerce Department said Monday.
January 4, 2010