The decline in surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico slowed in October from a year ago compared with comparable figures for September, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.
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FMCSA Slates 3 Public Hearings as Next Step in HOS Review
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it would host a series of public “listening sessions” over its intentions to modify again its often-challenged hours-of-service rule for commercial drivers.
January 11, 2010
Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Diesel Jumps 6.5¢ to $2.797
The average price of U.S. retail diesel rose 6.5 cents a gallon last week to $2.797, the Department of Energy reported, and additional increases may be on the way as crude oil remained above $80 a barrel.
January 11, 2010Cummins Gets EPA 2010 Certification for Heavy, Midrange Engines
Cummins Inc. said Friday it has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certification for its heavy-duty and midrange 2010 engines — the heavy-duty big-bore ISX15 and midrange ISB6.7, ISC8.3 and ISL9 units.
January 8, 2010Can You Hear Us?
We all have to hope that officials of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration really have their ears open when they hold their three public “listening sessions” later this month over their embattled hours-of-service rule for the nation’s truck drivers.
January 11, 2010Patriot Loses Some Big Customers
Patriot Transportation Holding said its transportation group has been unsuccessful in renewing contracts with major customers who accounted for $10 million in revenue last year, or 11% of its total.
January 7, 2010Oil Dips Following Increases
Oil prices fell Thursday following 10 days of gains, slipping almost $1 to $82.26 a barrel in early trading, Bloomberg reported.
January 7, 2010ISM Services Index Improves
The U.S. economy’s service sector improved, showing modest expansion last month, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
January 6, 2010Florida Eases Trucking Agriculture Rules to Deal with Freeze
Florida officials have temporarily eased trucking size and weight restrictions to help ease agricultural hardships related to unusually cold temperatures that are threatening the state’s produce industry.
January 6, 2010Factory Orders Improve for Seventh Time in Eight Months
November factory orders rose 1.1%, marking the seventh gain in eight months, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
January 5, 2010