Rail and intermodal traffic both plunged for the week ended Saturday compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
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Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Declines
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia region declined this month, continuing to show contraction, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
June 19, 2008Leading Indicators Rise for Second Straight Month
An index of leading economic indicators improved in May, the second straight increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
June 19, 2008Volvo Chief Holds to Gloomy North American Forecast
The chief executive officer of truck maker Volvo AB said that the North American market this year is on course to come in flat with lackluster 2007 levels, news services reported.
June 19, 2008Initial Jobless Claims Fall for Week
Initial jobless claims fell 5,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
June 19, 2008Roadway Sets New Custom Pickup and Delivery Service
YRC Worldwide unit Roadway Express said Wednesday it has launched a new specialized pickup and delivery service.
June 18, 2008Volvo to Develop Lightweight Sleepers
Volvo Trucks North America said it will develop lightweight prototype sleepers made with advanced composite material technology as part of a U.S. Army program to reduce the weight and improve fuel economy of trucks.
June 17, 2008Proposed Rule Would Keep Trucks Off N.Y. Secondary Roads
New York state is considering rules that would keep large trucks on interstate highways only, except to access terminals or to reach food, fuel, rest or repair locations.
June 18, 2008Bush Calls for More U.S. Oil Exploration
President Bush said Wednesday that Congress should allow for expanded U.S. offshore oil drilling and called for opening up more areas for domestic energy exploration.
June 18, 2008Ga. City to Add Fuel Surcharge to Speeding Tickets
A Georgia city is going to add fuel surcharges to the speeding tickets of drivers, USA Today reported Wednesday.
June 18, 2008