The U.S. trade deficit narrowed 13.1% in July to $44.8 billion, a three-month low, as exports rose and oil imports declined, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
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Florida Toll Rates to Be Indexed to Inflation Rate
The Florida Department of Transportation announced a rate increase plan for cars and trucks on most state toll roads starting next year, followed by what could be automatic increases each year after that.
September 13, 2011EPA Asks Court to Dismiss Navistar’s SCR Lawsuit
The Environmental Protection Agency has filed a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed by Navistar Inc., rejecting the engine maker’s claims that the agency must test selective catalytic reduction technology engines with the SCR system turned off, running without diesel exhaust fluid, and running with water instead of diesel exhaust fluid.
September 13, 2011DOT Will Take Public Comments on Mexican-Carrier Safety Audits
The Department of Transportation said Monday it will accept public comments through Sept. 22 on safety authorizations of Mexican carriers to operate in the United States beyond a 25-mile border zone.
September 12, 2011ISM Services Index Rises in August
The U.S. economy’s service sector expanded in August, the Institute for Supply Management said.
September 7, 2011Obama’s Jobs Plan Likely to Include Infrastructure Spending for Roads, Bridges
President Obama hinted that a jobs plan to be unveiled Thursday will include infrastructure elements to repair and rebuild roads and bridges, in a bid to put people back to work and boost the economy, the Detroit News reported.
September 6, 2011Fixing the EOBR Rule
We were disappointed to see the federal appellate court’s ruling overturning the requirement that some motor carriers install electronic recording devices to monitor drivers’ compliance with the hours-of-service rule.
September 5, 2011TTNews.com Closed Monday for Labor Day
Transport Topics Online will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for the Labor Day holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, Sept.6, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
September 2, 2010Gasoline Price Close to Labor Day Record
With gasoline at its second-highest level for a Labor Day weekend, travel is forecast to be down about 2.5% this year, according to the automobile group AAA, the Associated Press reported.
September 2, 2011ISM Manufacturing Index Slips but Shows Continued Expansion
U.S. manufacturing activity dipped in August, but continued to show expansion for the 25th consecutive month, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
September 1, 2011