WASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a new transportation index Thursday that showed a multiyear decline in U.S. infrastructure.
September 23, 2010Business
Existing °®¶¹´«Ã½ Sales Rise from Record Low
Sales of existing home rose in August from record low in July, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday.
September 23, 2010GovernmentBusiness
Leading Economic Indicators Gain 0.3%
An index of leading economic indicators improved in August, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
September 23, 2010Business
Jobless Claims Rise for Week
Initial jobless claims rose by 12,000 last week to 465,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
September 23, 2010Business
Iowa Issues Truck-Weight Exemption for Harvest Season
Iowa Gov. Chet Culver (D) has exempted weight limits on trucks for 60 days on carriers of farm products for the harvest season.
September 22, 2010BusinessFuel
Oil Price Slips as Inventories Improve
Oil prices fell Wednesday following a Department of Energy report that showed supplies of crude, gasoline and diesel all rose last week in contrast to economists’ forecasts, Bloomberg reported.
September 22, 2010Business
FedEx Expands Overnight Services
FedEx Express said Wednesday it is expanding its domestic service offerings, including FedEx First Overnight, and is adding a Saturday overnight service.
September 22, 2010Business
Oshkosh CEO to Retire at End of Year
Specialty truck maker Oshkosh Corp. said Wednesday that CEO Bob Bohn will retire at the end of this year and be succeeded by Charles Szews, the company's president and chief operating officer.
September 22, 2010BusinessAutonomous
Opinion: ATA Offers a Deep Appreciation and Thanks for America’s Truck Drivers
When was the last time you thanked a professional truck driver for delivering a package to your home or a load of freight to your dock?
September 22, 2010BusinessSafety
DOT Announces Broader Texting Ban for Hazmat Drivers
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Tuesday that the federal government would seek to ban text messaging by all drivers hauling hazardous materials.
September 21, 2010