Old Dominion Freight Line on Wednesday raised its second-quarter and full-year earnings outlook, citing improved tonnage.
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CSX Reports Higher Second-Quarter Income
Eastern freight railroad CSX Corp. said its second-quarter net income rose 19% to $385 million, or 93 cents a share, from $324 million, or 71 cents, a year ago.
July 16, 2008NHTSA Chief Nicole Nason to Step Down in August
Nicole Nason, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, told Transportation Secretary Mary Peters she plans to leave the agency in August, the Associated Press reported.
July 17, 2008Landstar’s 2Q Profit, Revenue Rise
Truckload carrier Landstar System said late Wednesday its second-quarter profit rose slightly, while revenue jumped 10%.
July 17, 2008CVSA Sets Safety-Belt Awards
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has implemented an award program to recognize the significance of safety belts in preventing death and reducing injuries.
July 14, 2008Port of Los Angeles Opens Third TWIC Signup Center
To boost lagging enrollments in the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program at Southern California ports, the Port of Los Angeles has opened a new enrollment center close to the adjacent Port of Long Beach.
July 15, 2008IdleAire Reaches $26 Million Sale Agreement
IdleAire Technologies Corp., which provides stationary power for trucks to use at truck stops in lieu of idling, has reached agreement to be sold for $26 million, the Knoxville (Tenn.) News Sentinel reported.
July 15, 2008GM Sets Plant Closures, Job Cuts
General Motors Corp. plans to cut truck production, lay off salaried workers, suspend its dividend and borrow $2 billion to $3 billion as it struggles to stay afloat, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.
July 15, 2008Producer Price Index Jumps 1.8%
Prices paid to U.S. producers jumped 1.8% in June, led by surging fuel costs, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
July 15, 2008Retail Sales Gain 0.1% in June
Retail sales improved 0.1% in June, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
July 15, 2008