WASHINGTON — The Department of Transportation said Tuesday it was banning texting-while-driving by commercial truck and bus drivers.
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NAFTA Surface Trade Decline Slows
The decline in surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico slowed in November from a year ago compared with October figures, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.
January 28, 2010
Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Kansas City Southern’s 4Q Profit Falls
Kansas City Southern said Thursday it earned $32 million, 33 cents a share, in its fourth quarter, compared with $36.4 million, or 40 cents, the previous year.
January 28, 2010Ford Posts First Annual Profit in Four Years
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it posted its first profit in four year, earning $2.7 billion and ending three straight annual losses.
January 28, 2010Durable Goods Orders Rise in December
Durable goods orders increased in December, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
January 28, 2010Arkansas Best Reports 4Q Loss
Arkansas Best Corp. said Thursday it lost $88.7 million, or $3.54 per share, in the fourth quarter, compared with a loss of $11 million, or 44 cents, a year earlier.
January 28, 2010New ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sales Slip in December
New home sales fell 7.6% in December, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
January 27, 2010Mich. Lawmakers Propose 40% Diesel Tax Increase
Michigan lawmakers have proposed a 6-cent increase in the state’s diesel tax to help pay for road improvements, the Associated Press reported.
January 27, 2010Consumer Confidence Hits 15-Month High
Consumer confidence rose this month to its highest level since September 2008, the New York-based Conference Board reported.
January 26, 2010Knight’s 4Q Income Declines
Truckload carrier Knight Transportation’s fourth-quarter profit fell 18.6% to $13.1 million, or 16 cents a share, compared with $16.1 million, or 19 cents, a year ago.
January 27, 2010