The U.S. trade deficit narrowed 13.1% in July to $44.8 billion, a three-month low, as exports rose and oil imports declined, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
September 8, 2011GovernmentBusinessFuel
EPA Asks Court to Dismiss Navistar’s SCR Lawsuit
The Environmental Protection Agency has filed a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed by Navistar Inc., rejecting the engine maker’s claims that the agency must test selective catalytic reduction technology engines with the SCR system turned off, running without diesel exhaust fluid, and running with water instead of diesel exhaust fluid.
September 13, 2011GovernmentBusiness
Florida Toll Rates to Be Indexed to Inflation Rate
The Florida Department of Transportation announced a rate increase plan for cars and trucks on most state toll roads starting next year, followed by what could be automatic increases each year after that.
September 13, 2011GovernmentBusinessSafety
DOT Will Take Public Comments on Mexican-Carrier Safety Audits
The Department of Transportation said Monday it will accept public comments through Sept. 22 on safety authorizations of Mexican carriers to operate in the United States beyond a 25-mile border zone.
September 12, 2011Government
Mail Haulers Monitor USPS Funding Crisis, Government Response to Payment Deadline
Some truckers are warily watching Washington as the White House crafts a plan to save the U.S. Postal Service, which, officials have said, is quickly running out of money to pay its bills.
September 12, 2011Government
Economy Shows Mixed Activity, Fed Says
The U.S. economy’s growth slowed in some regions of the country in July and August on tighter consumer spending and factory production, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
September 7, 2011Government
Chinese Manufacturer Planning Heavy-Duty Truck for U.S., European Markets, Report Says
Chinese truck maker Beiqi Foton Motor Co. has launched a heavy-duty truck for the U.S. and European markets, the first Chinese model built for high-end overseas markets, the China Daily reported.
September 7, 2011BusinessGovernment
ISM Services Index Rises in August
The U.S. economy’s service sector expanded in August, the Institute for Supply Management said.
September 7, 2011Government
Postal Service Could Shut Down Without Action by Congress
The U.S. Postal Service may have to shut down this winter unless Congress acts to address the agency’s financial crisis, the New York Times reported.
September 6, 2011GovernmentBusiness
Obama’s Jobs Plan Likely to Include Infrastructure Spending for Roads, Bridges
President Obama hinted that a jobs plan to be unveiled Thursday will include infrastructure elements to repair and rebuild roads and bridges, in a bid to put people back to work and boost the economy, the Detroit News reported.
September 6, 2011