The Department of Transportation will not back a proposal to prohibit drivers from talking on cellphones, including hands-free devices, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
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Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest in More than Three Years
Initial jobless claims fell last week to the lowest level since April 2008, the Labor Department said Thursday.
December 22, 2011Third-Quarter GDP Rate Again Revised Downward
The U.S. economy rose at a slower rate than previously reported in the third quarter, growing at a 1.8% annual pace, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
December 22, 2011Special Report: DOT Releases Revised Hours-of-Service Rule
DOT released its long-awaited final hours-of-service rule Thursday, leaving in place an 11-hour daily driving limit while cutting drivers' weekly hours. The rule was not well-received by trucking and shippers' groups.
December 22, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 6% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic increased 6% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
December 22, 2011TTNews.com to Be Closed for Christmas
Transport Topics Online will be closed Friday and Monday for the Christmas holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, Dec. 27, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
December 22, 2011First Reaction to HOS Rule Is Largely Negative from Trucking, Shippers
Trucking and shippers groups reacted swiftly and negatively to the Department of Transportation’s final hours-of-service rule, citing the potential for more congestion and saying it will not improve highway safety.
December 22, 2011Existing ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sales Rise in November; Purchases Since 2007 Revised Down
Existing home sales rose 4% in November to an annual rate of 4.42 million homes, but sales figures since 2007 were revised down, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.
December 21, 2011North East Expedite Logistics Acquired by Action Products
Holding company Action Products International on Wednesday announced its acquisition of North East Expedite Logistics, a provider of transportation and logistics services on the East Coast.
December 21, 2011November Truck Tonnage Rises 6% in Biggest Gain Since June
Truck tonnage rose 6% in November from a year ago, the biggest increase since June, American Trucking Associations said Wednesday.
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