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March Freight Dips; First Decline Since October

A report that truck tonnage declined in March provided new evidence that the U.S. economy is still weak, amid more signs that manufacturing and consumer spending will generate less freight for trucking to move in months to come.

May 5, 2008

ISM Manufacturing Index Continues to Show Contraction

The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index continued to show contraction in April, matching March’s reading, ISM said Thursday.

May 1, 2008

Construction Spending Drops 1.1%

Construction spending fell 1.1% in March, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

May 1, 2008

Personal Spending Rises 0.4%

Consumer personal spending rose 0.4% in March, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

May 1, 2008

Salisbury Named CEO at Fikes Truck Line

Fikes Truck Line named Gary Salisbury its chief executive officer this month, the company said. He takes over from owner and former president Jim Smith, who remains chairman of the board.

May 1, 2008

Union Pacific Sets 2-for-1 Stock Split

Union Pacific Corp. said Thursday its board authorized a two-for-one stock split, effective May 28 to shareholders of record as of May 12.

May 1, 2008

TA Agrees to Settle Flying J Lawsuit

Truck stop chain TravelCenters of America said Thursday it has agreed to settle a 2006 civil suit by competitor Flying J Inc. regarding processing of card transactions.

May 1, 2008

NAFTA Surface Trade Jumps 16.3%

Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico jumped 16.3% in February from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.

April 30, 2008

Trucking Could Gain Hazmat Business Under New DOT Rail Shipment Rules

Railroads are facing new federal regulations for shipments of highly hazardous materials, such as chlorine, that could drive more business to trucks.

April 30, 2008