An American Trucking Associations official told a congressional panel that investment in the U.S. highway system will help the country’s economic and global competitiveness.
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Diesel Increases 2¢ to $2.924, Pushing Price to 16-Month High
The U.S. retail diesel price average rose another 2 cents to a 16-month high of $2.924 a gallon last week, the fourth straight increase, the Department of Energy reported.
March 22, 2010February Truck Sales Rise 19.1%
Manufacturers and their dealers sold 19.1% more big trucks in February than they did a year earlier, marking the second consecutive month in which Class 8 sales beat their year-ago totals, according to WardsAuto.com.
March 22, 2010NAFTA Surface Trade Fell 23.3% in 2009
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico fell by 23.3% in 2009 compared with 2008, the Department of Transportation said.
March 18, 2010Navistar Gets EPA Certification for 2010 Engine
Truck and engine manufacturer Navistar Inc. said Thursday it has received its first Environmental Protection Agency certification for one of its 2010 engines and expects certification for the rest in the coming “days and weeks.â€
March 18, 2010Leading Economic Indicators Improve
An index of leading economic indicators improved slightly in February, marking the 11th straight increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
March 18, 2010Philadelphia Factory Index Grows
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia expanded in March at the fastest pace so far this year, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
March 18, 2010Consumer Price Index Unchanged in February
The consumer price index was unchanged in February, the Labor Department said Thursday.
March 18, 2010Jobless Claims Fall 5,000 for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
March 18, 2010FedEx’s 3Q Income Improves
FedEx Corp. said Thursday its fiscal third-quarter profit and revenue increased from a year ago, citing an improving global economy.
March 18, 2010