The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 0.1% in September from the same month last year, DOT said Thursday.
November 15, 2012Business
Cass Freight Index Declines 1.1% in August
Shipments measured by the Cass Freight Index declined 1.1% in August from the same month last year and from July 2012, reflecting the steadily weakening economic pace.
September 17, 2012Business
ATA Projects 21% Tonnage Gain by 2023
The freight transportation industry will grow “significantly” in the next decade, and trucking will increase its share of the market, American Trucking Associations said in a report released last week.
July 16, 2012Business
DOT Freight Transportation Index Rises 4.3%
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 4.3% in April from the same month last year, DOT said.
July 11, 2012Business
ATA Report Sees Trucking Growing Through 2023
Following a drop during the recession and a mild economic recovery, the U.S. freight economy — particularly trucking — is projected to grow significantly through 2023, according to American Trucking Associations.
July 9, 2012Business
Senator Asks DOT to Create Freight Initiative
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) has asked Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to create a multimodal freight initiative within the Department of Transportation.
May 31, 2012Business
Freightliner Recalls 1,248 M2 Trucks
Freightliner Trucks has issued a recall for 1,248 of its M2 models built in February and March because of faulty software related to the operation of headlights.
May 22, 2012Business
DOT Freight Transportation Index Improves
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 0.8% in March from the same month last year, DOT said Wednesday.
May 9, 2012Business
DOT Freight Transportation Index Rises in February
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 3.6% in February from a year ago, DOT said Wednesday.
April 11, 2012Business
Daimler Adding Shift at N.C. Freightliner Plant; Will Hire 1,100 Workers This Year
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Daimler Trucks North America officials said they will be adding a second shift to the company’s heavy-duty truck plant in Cleveland, N.C., adding 1,100 jobs over the course of this year.
January 12, 2012