Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico was 5.2% higher in May than a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
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After 8 Years, Va. ‘Mixing Bowl’ Construction Finishes
After eight years of construction, work on the $676 million Springfield interchange in Northern Virginia, site of one of the East Coast’s worst bottlenecks, is complete.
July 31, 2007Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Letter to the Editor: Hours-of-Service Ruling
Chicago Manufacturing Index Drops
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region declined in July, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Tuesday.
July 31, 2007Consumer Confidence Gains in July
U.S. consumer confidence rose this month, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
July 31, 2007Construction Spending Declines 0.3%
Construction spending fell 0.3% in June, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
July 31, 2007Personal Spending Rises 0.1% in June
Consumer personal spending edged up 0.1% in June, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
July 31, 2007NYC Congestion Plan Gets Forward Push
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer (D) late last week signed legislation that could open the door to New York City’s plans for congestion pricing in Manhattan, the New York Times reported.
July 30, 2007Bill Sets Rail Hazmat Guidelines
Freight trains carrying hazardous chemicals could be required to avoid downtown Washington, D.C., and other urban areas in favor of rural routes, according to provisions in a security bill pending President Bush’s signature, the Washington Post reported Sunday.
July 30, 2007Diesel Dips 0.3¢ to $2.886; Gasoline Tumbles Again
Diesel fuel’s national average pump price dipped 0.3 cent to $2.886 a gallon, while gasoline continued its downward trend, falling 8.2 cents to $2.876, the Energy Department said Monday.
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