Daimler Trucks North America said Wednesday it will ramp up production next month at two North Carolina truck factories and a third logistics plant, recalling about 540 workers to the facilities.
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July 2, 2009NAFTA Surface Trade Jumps in April
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 32.4% in April, the third straight jump of at least 24%, the Department of Transportation said.
June 29, 2010Oil Falls Below $76 a Barrel
Oil fell more than $2 Tuesday to below $76 a barrel, following reports that the Chinese economy was expanding less than forecast, Bloomberg reported.
June 29, 2010Consumer Confidence Falls in June
Consumer confidence declined this month following the highest level in more than two years in May, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
June 29, 2010More Road Projects Planned During Busy Summer Season
President Obama marked the 10,000th road project funded by last year’s stimulus law in Columbus, Ohio, earlier this month, marking the beginning of what is being dubbed “Recovery Summer,” a six-week surge of infrastructure projects funded by the stimulus.
June 29, 2010Five States Get $6 Million in Truck Parking Grants
Five states received federal grants totaling $6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary Ray LaHood in June with the purpose of easing truck parking shortages on U.S. interstates.
July 3, 2010Pa Lawmakers Move to Ban Indemnification Contracts
The Pennsylvania House has unanimously passed a bill that would ban indemnification contracts that some shippers and receivers force trucking firms to sign.
July 3, 2010Personal Spending Improves in May
Consumers’ personal spending rose 0.2% in May, the Commerce Department said Monday.
June 28, 2010Gas Prices Gain a Nickel to $2.76, Lundberg Survey Says
Gasoline’s national average price rose a nickel to $2.76 a gallon in the two weeks ended Friday, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations.
June 28, 2010