Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 11% in June from a year ago, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
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Consumer Confidence Drops in August
Consumer confidence fell in August to its lowest mark since April 2009, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
August 30, 2011Trucking Hits Union Signage Rule
The trucking industry is criticizing a federal regulation issued last week that will require employers to hang posters informing workers about their rights to form and join unions.
August 30, 2011Appeals Court Throws Out EOBR Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic onboard recorder 2010 final rule for motor carriers with significant hours-of-service violations does not protect truck drivers from potential harassment by their employers, a federal appeals court has ruled.
August 29, 2011Consumer Confidence Falls in August
Consumer confidence dropped in August to its lowest level since November 2008, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
August 26, 2011Consumer Price Index Rises 0.5% in July
The consumer price index rose 0.5% in July as food and energy costs increased, the Labor Department said Thursday.
August 18, 2011DOT Awards $417 Million for State Highway Projects
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said DOT will grant $417 million to fund highway infrastructure projects, ranging from interstate maintenance to research into innovative bridge materials and construction methods.
August 17, 2011N.Y. Manufacturing Index Contracts for Third Straight Month
Manufacturing activity in the New York region contracted in August for the third straight month, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday.
August 15, 2011Consumer Confidence Falls to 31-Year Low
Consumer confidence plummeted in August to its lowest level since May 1980, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
August 12, 2011Trade Deficit Expands to $53.1 Billion
The U.S. trade deficit rose 4.4% in June to $53.1 billion as exports fell by the most in two-and-a-half years, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
August 11, 2011