Department of Transportation Wednesday opened its two-day national summit on distracted driving, with panels of state, federal and other officials as well as interested and affected parties speaking on issues around cell phone use and texting by drivers.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
NAFTA Surface Trade Falls 28% in July
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico plunged 28% in July from a year earlier, though rose from June, the Department of Transportation said.
September 30, 2009Consumer Confidence Worsens in September
U.S. consumer confidence fell in September, according to the Conference Board's monthly consumer sentiment index released Tuesday.
September 29, 2009Navistar, Caterpillar to Pursue Truck Venture with Chinese Firm
Navistar International Corp. and Caterpillar Inc. said Tuesday that their joint venture to sell commercial trucks globally will pursue an agreement with a Chinese firm to sell trucks there.
September 29, 2009Proposed Tolls Issued For New Maryland Highway
Some trucks would pay roughly $40 during rush hour to travel Maryland’s newest highway under a proposed toll schedule being considered by the Maryland Transportation Authority.
September 29, 2009House OKs Highway Plan
The House of Representatives last week approved a three-month extension of the current highway funding law, over the objections of many House Republicans who said the bill was a step toward raising fuel taxes.
September 29, 2009Senate Panel Questions Ferro Over FMCSA Confirmation Bid
WASHINGTON — Anne Ferro, President Obama’s choice to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, had her day before the Senate Commerce Committee last week as its members weighed her confirmation.
September 29, 2009Retailers, Carriers Team to Clean Ports’ Air
A national retail association and coalition of truckers, shippers, importers and exporters have formed a partnership to improve the air quality in the nation’s ports.
September 28, 2009Gasoline Average Drops 7¢ to $2.52, Lundberg Survey Says
The national average price of gasoline fell 7 cents in the past two weeks to $2.52 a gallon, according to latest Lundberg Survey of fuel prices released Sunday.
September 28, 2009Diesel Drops 2.1¢ to $2.601 in Fourth Straight Decline
The national average price of diesel fuel fell for a fourth straight week, dropping 2.1 cents to $2.601 a gallon, the Energy Department said Monday.
September 28, 2009