Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 4.1% to $830 billion in 2008 from 2007, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.
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EPA to OK Copper Zeolite for SCR, Cummins Says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cummins Inc. said it is confident the Environmental Protection Agency will approve the company’s use of copper zeolite in engines de-signed to meet 2010 emission rules, removing any potential roadblock for the new models.
March 23, 2009
Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Testing of AutoSock Under Way in Colorado
Transportation officials in Colorado said initial feedback from commercial drivers who have used the AutoSock, a heavy-duty cloth covering for tires, has been positive, and it could become an accepted alternative to metal snow chains.
March 23, 2009Chicago Area Has Worst Traffic Bottleneck, Study Finds
The worst U.S. traffic bottleneck is on the south edge of Chicago, according to a pioneering study that uses electronic data from trucks — a research method that could influence future transportation spending debates.
March 23, 2009OEMs Battle Over Engines
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truck and engine makers took advantage of one of the last major marketing forums before the onset of new federal emission rules to starkly set the stage for buyers of heavy-duty vehicles in choosing between SCR and EGR for their diesel engines.
March 23, 2009Mexico Retaliates With Tariffs After U.S. Halts Border Program
Just days after Congress and the Obama administration shut down the controversial cross-border trucking pilot program with Mexico, government officials there struck back last week, imposing new tariffs on about 90 U.S. products valued at about $2.4 billion.
March 23, 2009Livingston International Posts 2008 Loss
Canadian customs broker and logistics firm Livingston International Income Fund posted a 2008 net loss of C$88.9 million on revenue of C$322.9 million.
March 19, 2009Leading Indicators Drop 0.4% in February
An index of leading economic indicators fell 0.4% in February, the third drop in five months, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
March 19, 2009Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in February
Consumer prices rose more than forecast in gaining 0.4% in February, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
March 18, 2009Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in February
Consumer prices rose more than forecast in gaining 0.4% in February, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
March 18, 2009