The Obama administration has released an outline of what the resumption of a cross-border trucking program with Mexico would look like, in an effort to stem the ongoing dispute that has led to Mexico putting tariffs on some U.S. goods.
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IANA Elects New Chairman, Board
Steven Rubin, president of TRAC Intermodal, has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the Intermodal Association of North America.
January 6, 2011NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 14.9%
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 14.9% in October from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said.
January 5, 2011Oil Drops Following Stronger Inventory Report
Oil slipped below $89 a barrel Wednesday following a report that showed diesel and gasoline inventories improved more than forecast last week, Bloomberg reported.
January 5, 2011ISM Services Index Expands in November
The U.S. economy’s service sector expanded in December at the fastest pace in four and half years, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
January 5, 2011Employers Cut Fewest Number of Jobs Since 1997
U.S. employers announced the fewest job cuts last year since 1997 as the economy continued to recover, according to a private survey released Wednesday, Bloomberg reported.
January 5, 2011Factory Orders Rise in November
Factory orders rose 0.7% in November, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
January 4, 2011ISM Manufacturing Index Expands at Fastest Pace in Seven Months
U.S. manufacturing activity rose at the fastest pace in seven months in December, the Institute for Supply Management said.
January 4, 2011Diesel Starts Year With 3.7¢ Increase to $3.331 a Gallon
Diesel started the new year with a 3.7-cent increase to $3.331 a gallon, while gasoline gained 1.8 cents to $3.07, the Department of Energy reported.
January 4, 2011NHTSA to Propose Truck Speed Limiters
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it will propose requiring speed limiters on heavy trucks at 68 mph after trucking groups asked for the regulation.
January 4, 2011