U.S. economic activity expanded at a “moderate” pace in September, and demand for transportation services showed mixed results, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
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Volvo Renews Sponsorship of America’s Road Team
Volvo Trucks North America will continue to sponsor American Trucking Associations’ America’s Road Team for its 2011 season, the truck maker said.
October 19, 2010Housing Starts Rise to Five-Month High
Housing starts rose 0.3% to a five-month high in September, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
October 19, 2010Former FMCSA Chief Sandberg Hired at Wash. State Transportation Law Firm
Annette Sandberg, former administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, will become an attorney with a transportation law firm in Spokane, Wash., the firm said.
October 19, 2010Werner’s Third-Quarter Income Improves
Werner Enterprises’ third-quarter profit rose to $24.2 million, or 33 cents a share, from $19 million, or 26 cents, a year ago.
October 19, 2010LaHood in New England to Deliver $20 Million Stimulus Grant
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood is scheduled to deliver $20 million in federal infrastructure stimulus funding Wednesday to the New England states of Maine and New Hampshire.
October 19, 2010Opinion: Approaching Midterms Put Issues in Focus
Midterm elections are right around the corner, and a number of issues are at the forefront of voters’ minds — not the least of which is the economy. Everyone wants to know what will be done about job creation and economic growth.
October 22, 2010TCA Changes on Weight Limit; Backs Higher 88,000-Pound Cap
PHOENIX — The Truckload Carriers Association has changed its long-standing support of the status quo on truck weight limits in announcing a new preference in favor of an 88,000-pound gross vehicle weight, up the from the current 80,000-pound federal limit.
October 19, 2010Navistar, UAW Reach Tentative Agreement
Navistar International Corp. and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative agreement on new four-year labor contracts, the company said.
October 18, 2010Industry Gathers in Phoenix to Discuss Economy, Regulations, Future of Trucks
American Trucking Associations members gathering this week in Phoenix will meet to discuss economic recovery, the future of trucks and engines and the political and regulatory issues facing the industry.
October 18, 2010