A fiery explosion from a gasoline tanker crash in Oakland, Calif., over the weekend shut down parts of a major freeway and will pose transport problems for freight coming out of the busy Port of Oakland, news reports said.
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March Construction Spending Rises 0.2%
Construction spending rose 0.2% in March, the second straight monthly increase, the Commerce Department said Monday.
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Dongfeng’s 1Q Profit Jumps 24%
Dongfeng Automobile Co. said its profit increased for a third straight quarter, rising 24% as China's surging economy boosted demand for trucks and other commercial vehicles, Bloomberg reported.
April 30, 2007Personal Spending Climbs 0.3%
Consumer personal spending rose 0.3% in March, the Commerce Department said Monday.
April 30, 2007FMCSA’s Recorder Proposal Draws Concern, Criticism
By Sean McNally, Senior Reporter
May 2, 2007Diesel Price Falls 2.6¢ to $2.851
The national average price of retail diesel slipped 2.6 cents to $2.851 a gallon last week, its first decline after three straight increases.
April 30, 2007Mexican Trucks Suit Filed
A coalition of groups filed a federal lawsuit last week aimed at stopping the Bush administration’s plan to open the U.S. border to Mexican trucks.
April 30, 2007Control, Capacity Needs Boosts In-House Trucking
Shipper-owned fleets are growing in size and importance where companies see value in controlling transportation capacity and service levels.
April 30, 2007