WASHINGTON The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a new transportation index Thursday that showed a multiyear decline in U.S. infrastructure.
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Daimler Sees No Medium-Duty Sales Bubble in North America
HANOVER, Germany There is no sales bubble coming soon for medium-duty trucks in North America, according to Martin Daum, president of Daimler Trucks North America.
September 23, 2010Oshkosh CEO to Retire at End of Year
Specialty truck maker Oshkosh Corp. saidWednesday that CEO Bob Bohn will retire at the end of this year and be succeeded by Charles Szews, the company's president and chief operating officer.
September 22, 2010FedEx Expands Overnight Services
FedEx Express said Wednesday it is expanding its domestic service offerings, including FedEx First Overnight, and is adding a Saturday overnight service.
September 22, 2010Oil Price Slips as Inventories Improve
Oil prices fell Wednesday following a Department of Energy report that showed supplies of crude, gasoline and diesel all rose last week in contrast to economists forecasts, Bloomberg reported.
September 22, 2010Iowa Issues Truck-Weight Exemption for Harvest Season
Iowa Gov. Chet Culver (D) has exempted weight limits on trucks for 60 days on carriers of farm products for the harvest season.
September 22, 2010Housing Starts Rise More Than Forecast
Housing starts jumped 10.5% in August, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
September 21, 2010DOT Announces Broader Texting Ban for Hazmat Drivers
WASHINGTON Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Tuesday that the federal government would seek to ban text messaging by all drivers hauling hazardous materials.
September 21, 2010Daimler Trucks Renschler Sees Stronger Global Vehicle Market
HANOVER, Germany The head of Daimler Trucks said the worlds largest commercial vehicle maker expects a moderate recovery in U.S. truck sales this year, and that he does not foresee a double-dip recession.
September 21, 2010Port of L.A. Seeks Delay on Clean-Trucks Program
The Port of Los Angeles is recommending that harbor commissioners push back the first phase of the ports controversial clean trucks program until the end of 2011.
September 21, 2010