WASHINGTON — Flanked by truck manufacturers and industry executives, President Obama signed a first-of-its-kind order Friday clearing the way for medium and heavy-duty trucks to meet more stringent fuel economy targets.
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ATRI Releases HOS Safety Analysis
The American Transportation Research Institute released an analysis that found that the majority of commercial vehicle crashes occur during the first eight hours of driving.
May 20, 2010Leading Economic Indicators Decline
An index of leading economic indicators dipped 0.1% in April, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
May 20, 2010Philadelphia Factory Index Improves
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia region expanded in May, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
May 20, 2010Jobless Claims Rise for Week
Initial jobless claims rose by 25,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
May 20, 2010Officials Warn of Big Weekend Backups on D.C. Beltway
Officials are urging motorists to avoid the Washington, D.C., area Capital Beltway this weekend near the new Wilson Bridge in Virginia, warning that traffic will be reduced to a single lane and could back up traffic for 10 to 15 miles.
May 21, 2010ATA Marks National Transportation Week
American Trucking Associations is reminding people during this week’s National Transportation Week that trucks deliver the essentials that they need every day.
May 19, 2010Consumer Price Index Drops in April
The consumer price index fell for the first time in more than a year, declining 0.1% in April, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
May 19, 2010Oil Continues to Fall, Dropping Below $70 a Barrel
Oil prices continued to fall Wednesday, dropping under $68 a barrel a day after closing below $70 for the first time in eight months, Bloomberg reported.
May 19, 2010Mexican President Calderon Urges End to Trucking Dispute
Mexican President Felipe Calderon, visiting Washington this week, said that Mexico and the United States must work toward resolving the dispute between the two nations over allowing Mexican trucks access to U.S. highways, Bloomberg reported.
May 19, 2010