Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico fell 0.1% in September from the same month last year, the first decrease since November 2009, the Department of Transportation reported.
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Mica Supports Shuster to Be Next Chairman of House Transportation Committee
Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said he has abandoned his quest to remain chairman and is throwing his support to Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.).
November 27, 2012AASHTO Chooses Wright as Director
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials chose new leaders, including an executive director, during its annual convention last week in Pittsburgh.
November 26, 2012ATRI Seeks Truckers’ Input on N.C. I-95 Tolls Proposal
The American Transportation Research Institute is seeking input from carriers and drivers that travel North Carolina’s portion of Interstate 95 in connection with a study on how best to pay for improvements along the critical East Coast freight artery.
November 20, 2012Governors to Present Transportation Funding Plans
Four governors are preparing transportation funding plans to present to their legislatures early next year, and at least two governors are not ruling out higher fuel taxes.
November 27, 2012Appeals Court to Rule on California Meal-Break Law
A trio of California Penske driver-installers has asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower federal court ruling that exempts motor carriers from compliance with the state’s meal- and rest-break requirements.
November 27, 2012ATD Names Six Finalists for Dealer of the Year
American Truck Dealers named six finalists for its 2013 Truck Dealer of the Year competition.
November 26, 2012Leading Economic Indicators Rise 0.2%
An index of leading economic indicators rose 0.2% in October, the New York-based Conference Board said Wednesday.
November 21, 2012Hostess Going Out of Business
Hostess Brands, the maker of Twinkies, HoHos and Wonder Bread, said it is going out of business after failing to get wage and benefit cuts from thousands of its striking bakery workers, news services reported Friday.
November 16, 2012Letters: Pilot Shortage
I just heard about the impending pilot shortage and the new regulatory requirement for 1,500 hours to qualify — five times the existing requirement.
November 19, 2012