Diesel fuel’s average price rose 4.3 cents, its third consecutive increase, to a four-month high of $2.274 a gallon, while gasoline jumped 12.6 cents, the Department of Energy said.
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LaHood Says No Decision Yet on Truck Weights
WASHINGTON — The Department of Transportation has yet to make a decision on whether to back increased federal truck weight limits, Secretary Ray LaHood said.
May 22, 2009
Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Consumer Confidence Sees Biggest Jump in Six Years
Consumer confidence rose in May in the biggest gain in six years, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
May 26, 2009Senate Bill Would Ban Tolls on National Highway System
Legislation introduced by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) would ban the tolls on the National Highway System.
May 27, 2009Opinion: Use Pixels Not Paper
With the transportation industry challenged by extraordinary economic conditions, executives are devoting much time and effort to dealing with factors beyond their direct control, such as escalating fuel, vehicle and equipment costs. I believe they are leaving money on the table by not streamlining back-office processes that can offset these often-unforeseen external costs.
May 26, 2009House Adds Unionizing Measure to FAA Reauthorization
The House approved a bill before leaving for its Memorial Day recess that would make it easier for employees to join unions, Bloomberg reported.
May 22, 2009Senate Confirms Heads for FAA, FTA
The Senate late Thursday confirmed Randy Babbit, former president of the Air Line Pilots Association, as the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
May 22, 2009Knight Boosting Dividend
Truckload carrier Knight Transportation said it will boost its quarterly dividend to 5 cents per share, from 4 cents.
May 22, 2009TTNews.com to Close for Memorial Day
Transport Topics Online will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Please check back on Tuesday, May 26, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
May 22, 2008Letters: Transportation Needs, Heavy Trucks, Raise Fuel Taxes
With respect to the senators, when planning the needs for surface transportation, what practical experience do they or anyone reporting to them have in transportation?
May 25, 2009