PHOENIX — Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) told American Trucking Associations members that there likely would be movement on a short-term extension of the highway bill in Congress’ upcoming lame-duck session, with a major push to complete a bill early next year.
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YRC Says 3Q Tonnage Up; Expects Operating Loss
YRC Worldwide said Monday its third-quarter tonnage was up from a year ago and its revenue per shipment also improved, though it forecast an operating loss for the quarter.
October 18, 2010Industrial Production Drops in September
Industrial production fell 0.2% in September, the first decline in more than a year, the Federal Reserve said Monday.
October 18, 2010Economy, Regulations Top Trucking Industry’s Concerns, ATRI Says
PHOENIX — The economy and government regulations are the two most pressing issues facing the trucking industry, according to a survey of executives conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute.
October 18, 2010ATA to Ask EPA to Keep California from Requiring Filters for APUs
American Trucking Associations has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to refuse to allow California to chart its own path on requirements governing auxiliary power units on trucks.
October 19, 2010Clean Diesel Conference to Focus on Past Decade of Technology
A conference in Washington this week will reflect on the last 10 years of clean diesel technology and its effect on air quality, its organizers said.
October 18, 2010Diesel Rises 0.7¢ to $3.073 in Third Straight Increase
Diesel posted its third straight weekly increase, gaining 0.7 cent to a national average retail price of $3.073 per gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
October 19, 2010Consumer Confidence Slips in October
Consumer confidence slipped in October, according to the monthly Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
October 15, 2010Business Inventories Rise 0.6%
Business inventories increased 0.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Friday.
October 15, 2010September Retail Sales Rise 0.6%
Retail sales rose 0.6% in September, the third straight increase, the Commerce Department said Friday.
October 15, 2010