The U.S. economy’s annual growth rate was revised up to 2.7% in the third quarter from a previously estimated 2%, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
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Mexican Truck Program Illegally Eases Laws for Drivers, Groups Tell Court
WASHINGTON — The federal government fought against two lawsuits challenging its pilot program that allows Mexican trucks into the U.S. interior, claiming the complaints rely on incorrect interpretations of laws, regulations or international agreements.
December 6, 2012
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
FMCSA Seeks Help in Crafting Entry-Level Training Requirements for Drivers
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asked its advisory committee Monday to help it work through various issues it has encountered in crafting minimum training requirements for entry-level commercial drivers, including classroom and on-the-road instruction.
December 4, 2012Alabama Railroad Tax Case Back in Court
A federal tax lawsuit that could change the way states tax the trucking industry is wending its way through the federal court system for a second time.
December 4, 2012N.J. Red-Light Cameras Cut Accidents in Half, Report Says
Cameras set up to catch stoplight violators in New Jersey have helped cut in half the number of accidents, a new report shows.
December 4, 2012Personal Spending Drops in October
Personal spending fell 0.2% in October, Commerce Department said Friday.
November 30, 2012GOP Selects Pa. Rep. Shuster to Chair House Transportation Committee
Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) was chosen as the next chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to succeed Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.), making Shuster a central figure in the debate over the future of highway funding and investment in the nation’s infrastructure network.
December 3, 2012Mack Truck Used to Deliver Christmas Tree to U.S. Capitol Lawn From Colorado Forest
The Christmas tree that will sit on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol arrived in Washington last week, towed by a Mack truck.
December 3, 2012FBI Investigating Canadian Scam Targeting U.S. Trucking Companies
The FBI recently began investigating a Canadian scam targeting U.S. businesses, including trucking and logistics companies, where scammers falsify documents to obtain a line of credit.
November 30, 2012Economy Expanded Slowly, Fed’s 'Beige Book' Reports
The U.S. economy expanded at a measured pace in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said.
November 29, 2012