U.S. intermodal rail traffic fell 3.1% in the week ended Saturday compared with the same week last year, while freight rail traffic reached its highest level of the year, the Association of American Railroads said.
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Experts Say Tax-Saving Opportunities Abound for Trucking Companies, Despite Weak Profits
This year has been tough on trucking profits, but a broad spectrum of accounting experts said there are many tax opportunities available to cushion the blow.
November 30, 2009Total Class 8 Fleet Dips in Third Quarter
The heavy-duty U.S. truck fleet contracted slightly in the third quarter, shrinking back to its size in the first quarter of 2009, but used-truck sales volumes strengthened in the quarter, according to a Nov. 17 report by R.L. Polk.
November 30, 2009Diesel Dips 0.3¢ to $2.787
Retail diesel prices edged lower again last week for the third consecutive time, while gasoline prices rose, the Department of Energy reported.
November 30, 2009October Truck Tonnage Falls 5.2%
U.S. truck tonnage fell 5.2% in October, yet posted the best year-over-year performance since November of last year, as analysts said signs of a lasting economic recovery were uneven.
November 30, 2009New ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sales Rise for October
New home sales grew 6.2% in October to the highest level since September 2008, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
November 25, 2009Consumer Confidence Declines in November
U.S. consumer confidence declined this month, according to the final Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Wednesday.
November 25, 2009Jim Palmer Trucking Sold
Jim Palmer Trucking has been sold to a pair of Chicago businessmen who own another small trucking company, the Associated Press reported.
November 25, 2009Personal Spending Rises in October
Consumer personal spending and personal incomes both rose in October, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
November 25, 2009Initial Jobless Claims Drop for Week
Initial jobless claims fell to their lowest level since September 2008 last week, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
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