Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 13.8% in September from a year ago, the Department of Transportation said.
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ISM Manufacturing Index Rises to Five-Month High
U.S. manufacturing activity jumped in November, showing continued expansion for a 28th consecutive month, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
December 1, 2011
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
Economy Shows Modest Growth, Fed Says
Economic activity rose at a “slow to moderate pace” in October and November while freight volumes were mixed, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
November 30, 2011Consumer Confidence Jumps in November
Consumer confidence rose in November by the most since April 2003, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
November 29, 2011ATA Asks Feds to Overturn Alabama Metal Coil Law
American Trucking Associations has asked the federal government to overturn an Alabama law requiring truck drivers who transport metal coils to obtain special certification to do so.
November 29, 2011Opinion: Nafta Works
The slogans on signs held by opponents of the cross-border trucking provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement have included statements such as “Nafta Kills!”
November 28, 2011Editorial: Looking Toward 2012
There is every reason to believe that 2012 will be a good year for the trucking industry, based on what’s happened so far this year and on reasonably strong U.S. economic growth projections.
November 28, 2011Consumer Confidence Improves
Consumer confidence rose this month to its highest level in since June, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Wednesday.
November 23, 2011Trailer Bridge to Be Delisted by Nasdaq
A day after announcing its bankruptcy filing, Trailer Bridge said late Thursday that its stock will be delisted by Nasdaq on Nov. 28.
November 18, 2011Mica Praises Senate but Cites Concern on Highway Bill Approach
House Transportation Committee Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) has sent a letter to his counterpart in the Senate congratulating her on the introduction of a surface transportation bill but taking issue with her two-year approach.
November 15, 2011