U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.3% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
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Private Fleets Seek Cost Cuts With Focus on Drivers, Routing
Managers of the nation’s largest shipper-owned truck fleets are taking steps to counter the rising cost of fuel and equipment by more closely monitoring drivers and using new data collection techniques to make better routing decisions and improve compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
August 13, 2012Diesel Gains 5.4¢ to $3.85
U.S. retail diesel prices rose 5.4 cents last week to $3.85 a gallon, while gasoline soared 13.7 cents, the Department of Energy reported, after a pipeline leak in Wisconsin raised fears of a crude oil shortage.
August 13, 2012Postal Service Reports $5.2 Billion Loss
The U.S. Postal Service reported a $5.2 billion loss in its third fiscal quarter, compared to a $3.1 billion loss in the same quarter last year.
August 10, 2012FMCSA Taking Comments on Mexican Carrier Seeking Cross-Border Approval
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on the latest Mexican carrier seeking to participate in the cross-border trucking program.
August 9, 2012U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks in June
The U.S. trade deficit shrank 11% in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
August 9, 2012Initial Jobless Claims Drop
Initial jobless claims dropped by 6,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
August 9, 2012L.A. Container Shipping Grows
Container shipping at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 8.75% in June, faster than the first-half average, the port authority said Wednesday.
August 9, 2012Cardinal Logistics Sold to Centerbridge
Third party logistics company, Cardinal Logistics Management Inc., has been sold to New York private equity firm Centerbridge Partners LP.
August 9, 2012Wholesale Inventories Drop in June
Wholesale inventories dropped 0.2% in June as sales decreased, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
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