J.B. Hunt Transport Services said that Kirk Thompson will step down as president and CEO at the end of the year and become the company’s chairman.
October 29, 2010Government, Business
Mica Set to Lead House Transportation & Infrastructure Panel
The electoral wave that handed control of the House of Representatives to the Republicans also roiled the body’s transportation committee, ousting the panel’s current chairman and putting Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) in position to lead the key committee.
November 8, 2010Business, Government
CSA, Infrastructure Funding on Agenda at TransComp/Intermodal Expo in Florida
When transport industry leaders gather Nov. 14-16 for the annual TransComp/Intermodal Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., they will be probing for solutions to wide-ranging regulatory, commercial and policy issues, including the Compliance, Safety and Accountability program of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and infrastructure funding.
November 1, 2010Government, Business
States Share $600 Million in Federal Transportation Grants
Forty states shared 77 grants totaling $600 million in the second round of a special federal stimulus program designed to boost transportation innovation under the auspices of the Department of Transportation.
October 26, 2010Government, Business
Graves Scolds Washington for Stalling Highway Bill
PHOENIX — American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves lashed out at Washington for failing to make progress on a surface transportation bill, saying “political expediency” prevented essential action on improving the transportation infrastructure.
October 25, 2010Business, Government
New York Manufacturing Index Expands
Manufacturing activity in the New York region expanded in October at the highest rate in four months, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Friday.
October 15, 2010Business
DOT Freight Transportation Services Index Improves in August
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 1.2% in August from a year earlier, the sixth year-to-year gain, but slipped from July, DOT said Thursday.
October 14, 2010Business
DOT Freight Transport Index Rises in July
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 2.5% in July from a year ago, the fifth straight year-to-year gain, DOT said.
September 9, 2010Business, Government
New York Manufacturing Index Grows in August
Manufacturing activity in the New York region increased its rate of growth in August, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday.
August 16, 2010Business
DOT Freight Transport Index Rises in June
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 4.1% in June from a year ago, the fourth straight year-over-year increase.
August 11, 2010