Tank truck carrier Quality Distribution named Gary Enzor to be the company’s chief executive officer effective immediately, replacing Gerry Detter.
June 15, 2007GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel
NYC Cuts Traffic-Plan Fee for Trucks Meeting EPA Rule
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a change in his congestion pricing proposal, saying trucks meeting federal engine emission standards would be charged $7 to enter Manhattan at peak times, rather than $21.
June 18, 2007BusinessGovernment
Consumer Confidence Index Slips
U.S. consumer confidence fell this month, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
June 15, 2007BusinessSafetyGovernment
Letters to the Editor: Calif. Ports, Seat Belts, Antitrust Immunity
The American Trucking Associations, California Trucking Association and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association need to get together and stop the restructuring of the California ports.
June 15, 2007BusinessGovernment
May CPI Rises 0.7%
The consumer price index rose 0.7% in May, the Labor Department said Friday.
June 15, 2007GovernmentBusinessSafety
Senate Panel Delays Border-Card Rule
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved an amendment to halt the launch of a plan for a new border-crossing card for at least 17 months, in order to give the Departments of State and °®¶¹´«Ã½land Security more time to fix its problems
June 15, 2007BusinessGovernmentFuel
Oil Rises Following DOE Report
Crude oil prices rose Thursday to their highest level in 11 weeks, on continued concerns over U.S. refinery capacity and output, Bloomberg reported.
June 14, 2007BusinessGovernment
Producer Price Index Climbs 0.1%
Prices paid to U.S. producers rose 0.9% in May, the fourth consecutive increase, the Labor Department said Thursday.
June 14, 2007GovernmentBusinessSafety
NYC Teamsters Back Congestion-Pricing Plan
Teamsters union leaders representing thousands of New York City truck drivers said they support the city’s plan to charge new tolls on vehicles entering Manhattan during weekday business hours, Bloomberg News reported.
June 14, 2007BusinessSafetyGovernment
ATA Names Ray Kuntz Chairman
Montana trucking executive Ray Kuntz was named Chairman of American Trucking Associations, ATA said after its executive committee met on Tuesday in Dallas.
June 13, 2007