Roadrunner Transportation Systems’ second-quarter operating income jumped by about 50%, led by strong less-than-truckload growth.
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Georgia Voters Reject Transportation Tax
Georgia voters in nine of 12 state regions rejected a 1% sales tax to pay for transportation projects, the Associated Press reported.
August 1, 2012ISM Manufacturing Index Contracts for Second Month
U.S. manufacturing activity improved slightly in July but showed contraction for a second straight month, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
August 1, 2012Meritor’s 3Q Operating Income Improves
Meritor Inc.’s fiscal third-quarter operating profit improved, the truck and auto components maker said Wednesday.
August 1, 2012Wabash National Posts 2Q Profit as Trailer Shipments Rise
Wabash National Corp.’s second-quarter income slipped from a year ago on acquisition costs, but the company’s trailer sales rose.
August 1, 2012Construction Spending Climbs to Almost Three-Year High
Construction spending rose in June to the highest level in almost three years, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
August 1, 2012Chicago Manufacturing Activity Rises
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area increased in July, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said Tuesday.
July 31, 2012Consumer Confidence Increases in July
Consumer confidence rose for the first time in five months, the New York-based Confidence Board said Tuesday.
July 31, 2012Provision in New Transportation Law Frees Up to $17 Billion for Project Loans
The Obama administration is making up to $17 billion available for transportation infrastructure project loans, thanks to a provision in the new transportation law, the Department of Transportation announced.
July 31, 2012Consumer Spending Unchanged in June
Consumer spending was unchanged in June and incomes increased 0.5%, the largest gain in three months, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
July 31, 2012