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U.S. Economy Grows at 1.5% Pace in Second Quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter as consumers trimmed spending, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
July 27, 2012
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
Editorial: Keep HOS Working
American Trucking Associations has filed suit against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s latest attempt to modify the hours-of-service rule because it believes it had no other way to prevent a serious mistake on the part of the very agency that is charged with improving safety by and for the motor carrier industry.
July 30, 2012Congressman Vows to Battle EOBR Mandate as ‘Catastrophic’ Burden on Small Businesses
If an amendment to block funding for an electronic onboard recorder mandate does not make it into law, its main sponsor, Rep. Jeff Landry (R-La.), said he is prepared to do whatever he can to stop the federal government from mandating such devices.
July 23, 2012Finding Ways to Reduce Idling Can Be Challenging for Carriers
For carriers, the effort to find the best nonidling cooling option for the truck cab has not been without starts and stops.
July 23, 2012Opinion: Made in America . . . Once
When I hear the current challenger for the presidency of the United States talk about job creation, I think back to one night in November 2005 when I was on the road and listening to a nationally broadcast radio talk show.
July 23, 2012Editorial: Mandating Logging Devices
Yes, American Trucking Associations is a staunch supporter of the federal mandate requiring electronic logging devices to monitor hours-of-service compliance for the nation’s truck drivers.
July 23, 2012Leading Economic Indicators Decline in June
An index of leading economic indicators declined 0.3% in June, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
July 19, 2012Daimler’s China Venture to Build Engine Plant
Daimler AG and its joint-venture partner, China’s Beiqi Foton Motor Co., said they will build a $166 million plant with the capacity to make as many as 45,000 engines a year for its trucks to serve the fast-growing Chinese market.
July 19, 2012Trucking Shows Mixed Activity, Fed ‘Beige Book’ Says
The U.S. economy grew at a moderate pace in June as manufacturing improved slowly, while trucking and logistics activity was mixed, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
July 18, 2012Kansas City Southern’s 2Q Profit Improves
Kansas City Southern’s second-quarter earnings rose to $120 million, or $1.09 a share, from $71 million, or 64 cents, a year ago.
July 17, 2012