Truck dealers plan to meet with Obama administration officials Wednesday to push for a 10% tax credit for buyers of new trucks and engines.
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Consumer Confidence Rises in August
Consumer confidence grew in August from a five-month low in July, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
August 31, 2010Carrier Groups Hit New Hazmat Rule
Several trade groups told federal regulators that requiring more detailed information on applications for special permits to haul hazardous materials will not increase hazmat safety and will increase the paperwork burden on applicants.
August 31, 2010FMCSA Eyeing Broader EOBR Mandate
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is eyeing a much broader mandate than originally thought as part of its upcoming expanded electronic onboard recorder proposal, according to several officials who spoke with Transport Topics.
August 31, 2010Idaho DOT Appeals Oversized Load Ruling
The Idaho Department of Transportation has appealed a court ruling that revoked special DOT permits granted to ConocoPhillips to transport oversized loads of oil refinery equipment.
August 31, 2010NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 37.6% in June
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 37.6% in June from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
August 31, 2010China’s Sinotruk Reports Surge in First-Half Sales, Profit
China’s biggest heavy-duty truck maker, Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd., said its first-half income surged 77% on higher demand for commercial vehicles, Bloomberg reported.
August 30, 2010Second-Quarter GDP Revised Down to 1.6%
The U.S. gross domestic product rose at a revised 1.6% annual rate in the second quarter, down from an originally estimated 2.4%, the Commerce Department said Friday.
August 27, 2010Trailer Orders Up 74% in July, Led by Surge in Dry Vans
Orders for new trailers rose 74% in July over July 2009, pushing year-to-date levels ahead by the same percentage, ACT Research Co. reported.
August 30, 2010Letters: CSA Fallout, Mexican Tariffs
The prediction by some people is that the new CSA rules will take 5% or more over-the-road drivers off our highways. To some folks that may be a good thing.
August 30, 2010