The U.S. trade deficit rose 4.4% in June to $53.1 billion as exports fell by the most in two-and-a-half years, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
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Obama Announces Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Economy Standards
President Obama on Tuesday announced the first-ever regulations setting heavy-duty truck fuel efficiency standards, intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from heavy trucks by as much as 23%.
August 9, 2011Fed to Keep Interest Rates at Record Low Through Mid-2013
The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that continuing sluggish economic conditions have prompted it to keep interest rates at “exceptionally low levels” at least through mid-2013.
August 9, 2011Trucking Supports FMCSA’s 5-Year Plan, But Wants More Focus on Car Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 5-year strategic plan that would extend its regulatory reach to include shippers, brokers and receivers appears to generally have support from the trucking industry, but faces opposition from industries that could face greater scrutiny.
August 8, 2011Congress Ends Partial FAA Shutdown
The Senate approved legislation Friday to end a two-week partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration, the Associated Press reported.
August 5, 2011Hersman Begins Second Term as NTSB Chairman
Deborah Hersman was sworn in for her second two-year term as National Transportation Safety Board chairman.
August 5, 2011ISM Services Index Slips but Shows Continued Expansion
The U.S. economy’s service sector’s activity declined in July but showed expansion, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
August 3, 2011Long Beach Freeway Scheduled for August Closures
Interstate 710, known as the Long Beach Freeway, is the latest major Southern California traffic corridor to experience partial night closures this month due to construction work.
August 2, 2011Truck Leasing Group Asks DOT to Postpone Elimination of Registrant Rule
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association has asked federal regulators to postpone the elimination of “registrant-only” Department of Transportation numbers that are given to the owners of commercial vehicles who are not motor carriers.
August 2, 2011NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 15.7% in May
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 15.7% in May from a year ago, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
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