The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 1.2% in August from a year earlier, the sixth year-to-year gain, but slipped from July, DOT said Thursday.
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Industry 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 17, 2010Return of Seasonal Shipping Peak Brightens Fleets’ Holiday Outlook
Truckers and other carriers are reporting a seasonal pickup in freight volumes this fall that is in sharp contrast to 2009, when the recession ravaged cargo volumes, experts said.
October 17, 2010Class 8 Truck Sales Rise 21%
A strong surge by Freightliner Trucks helped lead heavy-duty U.S. retail truck sales to a 21% increase in September, the ninth straight month of improved Class 8 sales from last year, WardsAuto.com reported.
October 17, 2010Diesel Jumps 6.6¢ to $3.066 a Gallon
Fuel prices surged for a second week as the U.S. retail diesel average hit $3.066 a gallon, 6.6 cents higher than a week ago, the Department of Energy reported.
October 17, 2010EPA to Allow 15% Ethanol for Newer Cars, Light Trucks
The Environmental Protection Agency said it will allow up to 15% ethanol content in gasoline for newer vehicles, up from the current 10%.
October 14, 2010U.S. Trade Deficit Widens
The U.S. trade deficit widened by 8.8% in August, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
October 14, 2010Jobless Claims Increase for Week
Initial jobless claims grew by 13,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
October 14, 2010Producer Price Index Rises for Third Month
Prices paid to U.S. producers rose 0.4% in September, the third straight monthly gain, the Labor Department said Thursday.
October 14, 2010Landstar’s Third-Quarter Earnings Improve
Truckload carrier Landstar System said Thursday its third-quarter earnings rose to $21.8 million, or 44 cents per share, from $20.1 million, or 39 cents, a year ago.
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