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Oil Dips Following Inventory Report
Oil dipped slightly Wednesday following a Department of Energy report that showed inventories of gasoline and distillates rose last week, Bloomberg reported.
October 7, 2009ProLogis Warehouse Report Shows Declines in Activity
Vacancy rates have increased while utilization and new construction of distribution facilities have fallen in the past year, according to a Sept. 21 report on industrial property trends by warehouse operator ProLogis.
October 7, 2009Echo Global Logistics Files Stock Sale Plan With SEC
Echo Global Logistics Inc. filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that said the third-party logistics operator intends to raise about $80 million by selling shares to the public.
October 7, 2009Scania to Supply Trucks for DHL Contractors
Swedish truck maker Scania said it signed an agreement with German transport and logistics company DHL, which recommends Scania as the truck vendor for DHL contractors.
October 7, 2009Outlook Uncertain on Highway, Climate-Change Bills
LAS VEGAS 鈥 With the attention of Congress and the Obama administration focused elsewhere, several political observers said the prospects for major actions like the highway bill and climate change legislation passing this year could be dim.
October 6, 2009DHS Extends States鈥 REAL ID Deadline
The Department of 爱豆传媒land Security has given states an additional six weeks to request an extension to implement toughened drivers鈥 licenses and identification card security standards mandated by the REAL ID Act of 2005.
October 6, 2009YRC Names Tim Wicks Chief Operating Officer
YRC Worldwide has named Tim Wicks, formerly the company鈥檚 chief financial officer, to the newly created position of chief operating officer.
October 6, 2009Opinion: It鈥檚 the Message That Matters
As someone who spent many years campaigning with a political 鈥淩鈥 after his name, you might think what I鈥檓 about to say seems a little strange: There is a lot to like about President Obama.
October 6, 2009Ohio Turnpike Adds E-ZPass, Offers Truck Discounts
The Ohio Turnpike has joined the E-ZPass toll collection system. Until Oct. 1, when the turnpike opened its new E-ZPass lanes, the roadway had no electronic tolling system and only accepted cash payments.
October 6, 2009Nevada Troopers Riding in Rigs to Catch Agressive Drivers
A program in Nevada aims to catch dangerous by putting state troopers in trucks, the Associated Press reported.
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