President Obama urged Congress Wednesday to pass a highway funding bill that includes an extension of the federal gasoline tax, claiming the move would protect about 1 million jobs, news services reported.
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Chicago Manufacturing Activity Declines
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area fell in August, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said Wednesday.
August 31, 2011Transplace Names Abernathy President of 3PL, Brokerage Unit
Transplace said it has promoted George Abernathy to the post of president of Transplace Logistics, its third-party logistics, truck brokerage and consulting units.
August 31, 2011Oil Slips, as Monthly Price Drops by Most Since May
Oil prices fell slightly Wednesday to near $89 a barrel, capping the biggest monthly decline since May, Bloomberg reported.
August 31, 2011NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 11% in June
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 11% in June from a year ago, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
August 30, 2011FedEx Freight Expands Service in Mexico
FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload unit of FedEx Corp., said Tuesday it is adding service to three new markets in Mexico.
August 30, 2011Consumer Confidence Drops in August
Consumer confidence fell in August to its lowest mark since April 2009, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
August 30, 2011Planned U.S.-Canada Oil Pipeline Gets Favorable Report
The U.S. State Department said in a report that the planned Keystone XL pipeline, which would transport crude oil from tar sands in Alberta, Canada, to oil refineries in Texas, is unlikely to have a significant impact on the environment, Associated Press reported.
August 30, 2011Volvo’s North American Deliveries Rise 51% in July
Volvo AB’s North American truck sales rose 51% in July from a year ago to 2,553 units, the company said Tuesday.
August 30, 2011Trucking Hits Union Signage Rule
The trucking industry is criticizing a federal regulation issued last week that will require employers to hang posters informing workers about their rights to form and join unions.
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