Rail and intermodal traffic improved last week compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
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DOT Gives Wisconsin $1 Million to Repair Flood-Damaged Roads
The Department of Transportation said Friday it is making $1 million available immediately to Wisconsin to help pay for urgent repairs to roads and bridges damaged by recent floods.
July 11, 2008Jobless Claims Fall 58,000 for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 58,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
July 10, 2008Freight Transportation Index Rises in May
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index for May rose 2.1% from a year ago, and showed a month-to-month gain, DOT said Wednesday.
July 9, 2008Democrats May Be Open to Allowing More Oil Exploration, Journal Says
A key Senate Democrat said he would be open to a compromise with Republicans to allow oil exploration in protected lands and in offshore areas where it is now prohibited, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
July 9, 2008OOIDA Plans Challenge to Ontario Speed Limiters
A group representing owner-operators said it will challenge the legality of recently passed legislation in Ontario mandating speed limiters on trucks to cap speeds at 65 miles per hour in the Canadian province.
July 9, 2008Paccar Plans Stock Buyback, Will Boost DAF Production 5%
Truck maker Paccar Inc. said it will buy back an additional $300 million in stock and begin a 5% production increase at its Dutch unit in September, Bloomberg reported.
July 9, 2008Bush Expected to Sign Bill Aimed at Reducing Ships’ Emissions
Cargo ships would have to reduce their emissions under federal legislation approved by Congress, which President Bush is expected to sign into law, the Ventura County (Calif.) Star newspaper reported Wednesday.
July 9, 2008FMCSA Cracking Down on Rogue Interstate Moving Companies
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Wednesday it will continue to target rogue interstate moving companies that violate federal consumer protection and safety regulations.
July 9, 2008DOT Grants $11 Million for Truck-Parking Projects
Two of the nation’s busiest interstates will receive a combined $11 million in federal support for new strategies to provide truck parking on the congested routes, the Federal Highway Administration said.
July 9, 2008