Truck tonnage jumped 4.4% in July from a year earlier, marking the eighth straight year-over-year increase, American Trucking Associations said.
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Fuel Average Drops Again
The U.S. average price of retail diesel continued its descent last week, falling another 6.2 cents a gallon to $4.145, the Department of Energy reported.
September 1, 2008Coalition Urges DOT to Reject I-80 Tolls in Pennsylvania
A coalition representing highway users said Friday it has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to reject a request from the Pennsylvania for permission to toll Interstate 80 in that state.
August 29, 2008NAFTA Surface Trade Jumps 6.6%
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico jumped 6.6% in June from a year ago, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.
August 28, 2008ArvinMeritor Dedicates Mexico Plant
Truck components maker ArvinMeritor Inc. said it dedicated a new $30 million manufacturing facility in northern Mexico for trucks built in the United States and Canada.
August 28, 2008China’s Largest Truck Company’s Profit Rises 40%
China’s largest truck maker, Sinotruk, boosted a first-half profit 40% as consumers rushed to buy vehicles before the introduction of a new emissions regulation, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
August 28, 2008Jobless Claims Fall for Third Week
Initial jobless claims fell for a third straight week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
August 28, 2008Missouri Sets Some Left-Lane Restrictions
Beginning Thursday, Missouri will ban big rigs from driving in the left lane of highways with three or more lanes in a single direction, the Kansas City Star reported.
August 28, 2008Durable Goods Orders Rise 1.3% in July
Durable goods orders rose 1.3% in July, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
August 27, 2008Volvo’s North American Sales Drop 2%
Volvo AB said deliveries by its four truck brands rose 2% worldwide in July, but fell by 2% in North America, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
August 27, 2008