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TTNews Closed Due to Hurricane Sandy
Transport Topics’ offices in Arlington, Va., are closed due to Hurricane Sandy. News updates will be limited due to the storm and TT will resume full operations as soon as possible.
October 29, 2012Consumer Confidence Rises to Five-Year High
Consumer confidence rose to a five-year high in October, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
October 26, 2012Oshkosh Rejects Icahn’s Takeover Bid
Oshkosh Corp. on Friday reported an operating profit for its most recent fiscal quarter and said its board rejected a takeover bid by investor Carl Icahn.
October 26, 2012Universal Truckload’s 3Q Profit Improves
Universal Truckload Services said its third-quarter net income rose slightly from a year ago.
October 26, 2012Third-Quarter GDP Rate Shows 2% Growth
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2% in the third quarter, improving from the second quarter, the Commerce Department said.
October 26, 2012Natural Gas Summit in Trucking Is Sold Out; ATA Seeks Space for Additional Registrants
American Trucking Associations said its “Natural Gas in Trucking” summit meeting has sold out, and there is a waiting list of 20% beyond capacity for the Nov. 28-30 event in Arlington, Va.
October 29, 2012President Signs Law That Eases Path for Military Veterans to Obtain CDLs
President Obama signed a bill on Oct. 19 that makes it easier for military veterans to obtain commercial driver licenses.
October 29, 2012ATA Objects to FMCSA’s Fatigue Claims in Latest Court Filing on HOS Lawsuit
American Trucking Associations reiterated its objections to parts of the hours-of-service rule last week, rejecting claims federal regulators used to justify the restart provision and off-duty requirements.
October 29, 2012Fleets’ Profits Show Signs of Improvement
Trucking profits showed signs of improvement last week, as reports of growing earnings came from the truckload and less-than-truckload sectors, as well as brokerage and leasing.
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