Navistar International Corp. said it will close its truck manufacturing plant in Garland, Texas, early next year, cutting 900 jobs as a result, to reduce costs.
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Con-way Reports Lower 3Q Profit
Con-way Inc. said late Wednesday its third-quarter profit declined from a year ago, due to higher healthcare expenses at its less-than-truckload unit.
October 31, 2012Both Major Candidates for N.C. Governor Oppose Tolls on I-95
Both of North Carolina’s major-party gubernatorial candidates said they oppose the state’s effort to toll its portion of Interstate 95, one of the nation’s major freight corridors.
October 30, 2012Maine to Decide on $51.5 Million in Bonds to Help Fund Infrastructure Improvements
Voters in Maine will decide on Nov. 6 whether to approve $51.5 million worth of bonds, with the bulk of the money designated for highway and bridge improvements.
October 31, 2012Roadrunner’s 3Q Net Income Improves
Roadrunner Transportation Systems’ third-quarter income rose sharply, led by strong truckload and less-than-truckload operations.
November 1, 2012EPA Sets Waivers for N.J. Diesel, Gasoline Requirements in Eastern States
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday temporarily waive federal clean diesel fuel requirements in New Jersey to allow the use of home heating oil in most generators and pumps in emergency service in New Jersey.
November 1, 2012FMCSA Lifts HOS Rules for Truckers Working on Sandy-Related Cleanup
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration declared a regional emergency over many eastern states, lifting hours-of-service regulations for trucking and work crews dealing with the massive cleanup following Hurricane Sandy.
October 31, 2012Dana Reports Lower 3Q Profit
Truck and auto component maker Dana Holding Corp.’s third-quarter profit fell on lower demand, the company said.
October 31, 2012States Face Huge Cleanup Following Storm
Hurricane Sandy’s multiple-state path of destruction left transportation systems scrambling to recover, with officials dealing with debris and flooding damage to airports, highways and local roads, news services reported.
October 30, 2012Diesel Declines 8.6¢ to $4.03; Gasoline Takes Another Big Drop
Diesel’s national average price fell 8.6 cents to $4.03 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported, while gasoline dropped almost 12 cents following a big decline last week.
October 30, 2012