The House of Representatives has approved a transportation spending bill that would bar Mexican trucks from operating in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported.
November 15, 2007FuelBusinessSafety
Letters to the Editor: No Parking, Fuel Surcharges, Silent Attack, Driver Surveillance, Ports’ Truck Ban
For almost 30 years, we have had parking areas in mile-zone 262 near Elk Mountain in Wyoming. In 2006, the westbound parking area was removed during road repair. In 2007, the east-bound parking area was removed during road repair. Apparently, Wyoming does not intend to replace these two parking areas.
November 16, 2007BusinessLogistics
UP to Increase Dividend
Union Pacific, the largest U.S. freight railroad, announced it is increasing the quarterly dividend it pays to investors.
November 15, 2007Business
Navistar, UAW Set to Resume Talks
Navistar International Corp., the parent of truck maker International Truck and Engine, will resume talks with the United Auto Workers union on Nov. 26, amidst a continuing strike, the Chicago Sun Times reported Thursday.
November 15, 2007Business
Navistar, UAW Set to Resume Talks
Navistar International Corp., the parent of truck maker International Truck and Engine, will resume talks with the United Auto Workers union on Nov. 26, amidst a continuing strike, the Chicago Sun Times reported Thursday.
November 15, 2007Business
Navistar, UAW Set to Resume Talks
Navistar International Corp., the parent of truck maker International Truck and Engine, will resume talks with the United Auto Workers union on Nov. 26, amidst a continuing strike, the Chicago Sun Times reported Thursday.
November 15, 2007GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel
Appeals Court Strikes Down CAFE Standards for Light Trucks
A federal appeals court ruled that Department of Transportation failed to take into account the value of reducing carbon emissions in setting the rules for 2008-2011 model light trucks and sport utility vehicles, Bloomberg News reported Thursday.
November 15, 2007BusinessLogistics
Hub Group Announces $75 Million Stock Buyback
Logistics firm Hub Group, Downer’s Grove, Ill., said Thursday it has authorized a $75 million stock buyback.
November 15, 2007BusinessGovernment
Philadelphia Factory Index Rises
Manufacturing levels strengthened in the Philadelphia area this month, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
November 15, 2007BusinessGovernment
N.Y. State Manufacturing Index Slips
Manufacturing growth in New York state dipped in October, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Thursday.
November 15, 2007