Retail sales fell in October for the first time in four months, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
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Producer Price Index Falls 0.2%
Prices paid to U.S. producers fell 0.2% in October for the first time in five months, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
November 14, 2012Contrans’ 3Q Income Improves
Canadian carrier Contrans Group’s third-quarter profit rose, in part on acquisitions, the company said.
November 14, 2012Frozen Food Express’ 3Q Loss Narrows
Frozen Food Express Industries said late Wednesday its third-quarter loss narrowed from a year ago, citing high fuel prices and lower truckload volume, though its less-than-truckload operations improved.
November 14, 2012Greenbrier’s 4Q Earnings Decline More Than 40%
Greenbrier Cos., which makes intermodal railcars and other freight equipment, said its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings fell more than 40% to $7.4 million as the market for some equipment eased.
November 14, 2012Tire Manufacturers Report Mixed 3Q Results
Three tire manufacturers recently reported mixed results for third-quarter profit and sales.
November 15, 2012Business Inventories Rise 0.7%
Business inventories rose 0.7% in September, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
November 14, 2012N.Y. Thruway Puts Off Decision on Higher Truck Tolls
The New York State Thruway’s board of directors canceled the second of two meetings within four days at which the board was to address a proposed 45% increase in toll rates for trucks.
November 14, 2012GE Sets $200 Million for Clean Energy Corp. LNG Expansion
GE Energy Financial Services said Tuesday it is providing $200 million to Clean Energy Corp. for two liquefied natural gas plants.
November 13, 2012FMCSA Proposed Rule Targets Officials of Unsafe Carriers
Federal officials are seeking authority to shut down motor carriers that employ officials who have shown “egregious disregard” for safety regulations.
November 13, 2012