New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D) may sue New York City over a planned congestion-fee program for central Manhattan, but the program is facing doubts from lawmakers in the New York State Assembly, the New York Post reported Thursday.
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Some Analysts See Recovery as ATA Freight Index Gains
The February increase in truck tonnage that American Trucking Associations reported late last month — the fourth straight rise — may signal better times ahead for truckers and the U.S. economy, several industry analysts and observers said.
April 7, 2008
Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Originally Promoted to Cut Truck Idling Emissions, APUs Now Embraced by Fleets to Save on Fuel
Auxiliary power units, initially pushed by federal and state governments to reduce air pollution despite concerns by fleet owners and owner-operators over their initial cost, are attracting more buyers who purchase them for the fuel savings, now that average diesel prices are about $4 a gallon.
April 7, 2008Diesel Dips 2.5¢ to $3.964
The national average retail diesel price dipped 2.5 cents a gallon last week after six straight increases, the Department of Energy reported, even as gasoline rose 3.1 cents to set a new record high.
April 7, 2008Truckers Continue Protests Over High Diesel Prices
Spot protests by truckers over high diesel fuel prices continued in several states Friday, news services reported.
April 4, 2008ISM Services Index Improves, but Shows Contraction
The U.S. economy’s service showed continued contraction in March, but improved from February, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
April 3, 2008Menlo Boosts Use of SmartWay-Approved Carriers
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, a subsidiary of Con-way Inc., said Thursday it is increasing its use of carriers approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program.
April 3, 2008California, 17 States Sue EPA on Greenhouse Gas Data
California and 17 other states have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, seeking the release of a court-mandated determination that greenhouse gases endanger public health or welfare, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
April 3, 2008Bernanke Warns of Possible Recession
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Congress Wednesday that the U.S. economy may contract in the first half of this year, saying a recession was possible, the Associated Press reported.
April 2, 2008Factory Orders Fall 1.3% in February
Factory orders fell 1.3% in February, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
April 2, 2008