In 1975, President Gerald Ford signed into law a bill allowing states to permit higher truck weights on interstate highways, and it’s worth remembering the reason for the measure – a national speed limit of 55 miles-per-hour had crimped productivity for the nation’s truck drivers.
July 27, 2015Search
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Consumer Confidence Declines to Lowest Level in Five Weeks
Consumer confidence declined to a five-week low as Americans grew even more downbeat about the prospects for the economy.
July 23, 2015Diesel Average Falls 3.2¢ to $2.782 Per Gallon; Eighth Consecutive Weekly Drop
Diesel’s national average price declined for the eighth consecutive week, dropping 3.2 cents to $2.782 per gallon, according to a report from the Department of Energy on July 20. The average price of gasoline fell by the identical amount.
July 20, 2015Gas Tops Diesel for First Time Since ’09 as Calif. Refinery Outages Pinch Supply
The national average price of diesel fuel fell below gasoline for the first time in almost six years after diesel dipped and soaring gas prices in California caused the fuel’s national figure to jump.
July 20, 2015Marten Transport, CSX Profits Rise 5%; Lower Fuel Prices Aid Both in 2nd Qtr.
Marten Transport Ltd. and CSX Corp. last week kicked off the reporting season for second-quarter earnings with each posting 5% growth in profits.
July 20, 2015Consumer Sentiment in US Backpedals Over Concerns About Economy
Consumer confidence declined in July on concerns global risks will dim prospects for the U.S. economy.
July 17, 2015Consumer Comfort Cools After Reaching Nine-Week High
Consumer confidence in the United States eased last week from its highest level since the end of April, reflecting subdued views of the economy and buying climate.
July 9, 2015Sophisticated Logistics Network Required to Ensure Flowers Arrive in Fine Form
Whether peonies and ranunculus for a wedding bouquet or a single red rose for a loved one, people across the United States keep finding reasons to purchase fresh-cut flowers, but few are aware of what’s involved to satisfy their demand.
July 6, 2015Consumer Confidence Exceeds Expectations in June
Consumer confidence increased more than forecast in June as Americans grew more optimistic about the economy and the labor market.
June 30, 2015Republicans Will Allow Export-Import Bank to Expire Under Senate Plan
The U.S. Export-Import Bank’s charter will lapse next week if the Republican-led Congress follows a path outlined by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that would delay a vote on reauthorizing the bank until July.
June 25, 2015