A festively decorated Mack truck embarked this month on a three-week journey to deliver the Christmas tree that will brighten the U.S. Capitol grounds this holiday season.
December 7, 2011Business
Paccar Sets Special Dividend
Truck and engine maker Paccar Inc.’s board of directors has declared an extra cash dividend of 70 cents per share.
December 7, 2011BusinessTechnology
Telular to Acquire SkyBitz
Remote monitoring company Telular Corp. said Monday it will acquire SkyBitz, a provider of technology used to track and manage truck trailers, intermodal containers and other assets.
December 6, 2011GovernmentBusiness
North Carolina Senate Rejects Capping Fuel Taxes
The North Carolina State Senate has killed a proposal to cap the state’s 35-cent tax on gasoline and diesel, which is about to rise sharply, by voting to end its session.
December 6, 2011GovernmentBusinessSafety
FMCSA Accepts Hazmat Carriers’ Petition
Federal regulators have accepted a petition from several trade organizations who have complained that fluctuating federal hazardous materials safety permit requirements are causing some safe motor carriers to loose their eligibility and even cease operations.
December 6, 2011BusinessEquipment
Dana, Eaton to End Joint Marketing Relationship by Mid-2012
Truck component makers Eaton Corp. and Dana Holding Corp. said Tuesday they will end the marketing relationship between the two companies by the middle of 2012.
December 6, 2011Business
Vermont Makes Progress Repairing Roads, Bridges Following Irene
Vermont roads and bridges washed out by Hurricane Irene in August have been repaired quickly since then, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
December 6, 2011Business
Postal Service Targets Cuts to First-Class Service
Faced with mounting red ink, the U.S. Postal Service is planning cuts to first-class mail service that could eliminate next-day delivery.
December 6, 2011BusinessFuel
Diesel Declines for Second Week, Falling 3.3¢ to $3.931 a Gallon
Diesel fell for a second straight week, declining 3.3 cents to $3.931 a gallon, while gasoline fell for a third week, the Department of Energy reported.
December 6, 2011Business
FedEx Ground Sets 4.9% Rate Increase for 2012
FedEx Corp. said it will boost rates for its FedEx Ground and FedEx home delivery services by 4.9% next year.
December 5, 2011