U.S. intermodal rail traffic fell 3.1% in the week ended Saturday compared with the same week last year, while freight rail traffic reached its highest level of the year, the Association of American Railroads said.
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Michigan Proposes Raising Tolls Up to 85% at Blue Water Bridge Crossing to Canada
Tolls could rise as much as 85% for trucks traveling across the Blue Water Bridge into Canada from Michigan as the state proposes to raise its rates higher than what Canada charges to make the reverse trip.
November 30, 2009Officials See Difficult Transition to VMT as Possible Replacement for Fuel Tax
WASHINGTON — Several lawmakers, Department of Transportation officials and experts have expressed concern with elements of a vehicle miles traveled tax, which some advocates tout as a replacement for the fuel tax. They also cautioned that a transition to VMT could be a slow process.
November 30, 2009Experts Say Tax-Saving Opportunities Abound for Trucking Companies, Despite Weak Profits
This year has been tough on trucking profits, but a broad spectrum of accounting experts said there are many tax opportunities available to cushion the blow.
November 30, 2009Total Class 8 Fleet Dips in Third Quarter
The heavy-duty U.S. truck fleet contracted slightly in the third quarter, shrinking back to its size in the first quarter of 2009, but used-truck sales volumes strengthened in the quarter, according to a Nov. 17 report by R.L. Polk.
November 30, 2009Diesel Dips 0.3¢ to $2.787
Retail diesel prices edged lower again last week for the third consecutive time, while gasoline prices rose, the Department of Energy reported.
November 30, 2009October Truck Tonnage Falls 5.2%
U.S. truck tonnage fell 5.2% in October, yet posted the best year-over-year performance since November of last year, as analysts said signs of a lasting economic recovery were uneven.
November 30, 2009New °®¶¹´«Ã½ Sales Rise for October
New home sales grew 6.2% in October to the highest level since September 2008, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
November 25, 2009Consumer Confidence Declines in November
U.S. consumer confidence declined this month, according to the final Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Wednesday.
November 25, 2009Jim Palmer Trucking Sold
Jim Palmer Trucking has been sold to a pair of Chicago businessmen who own another small trucking company, the Associated Press reported.
November 25, 2009