The national average price of diesel fuel rose for a fifth week, climbing 1.6 cents to $2.668 a gallon and topping last week’s price its highest this year, the Department of Energy said.
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Durable Goods Orders Jump 4.9%
Durable goods orders jumped 4.9% in July, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
August 26, 2009Two Truckload Carriers Install Software to Help With Routing, Fuel Purchasing
Truckload carriers C.R. England and Knight Transportation each recently announced they were investing in new software aimed at making its routing and fuel purchasing more efficient.
August 26, 2009Rival Ocean Carriers ‘Wait and See’ on Results of Maersk’s Chassis Fee Plan
Maersk Line’s move to start charging truckers for use of its container chassis is being watched closely by the biggest ocean carrier’s competitors, although none of them have yet followed suit.
August 26, 2009Opinion: When Your Customer Doesn’t Pay
Will today’s slow-paying customer be tomorrow’s bankruptcy? To get a proper grip on this very real possibility, let’s look at some staggering statistics.
August 26, 2009Consumer Confidence Rises in August
Consumer confidence increased in August, the New York-based Conference Board said.
August 25, 2009Boost in Truck Prices Will Not Change Purchasing Plans, Fleet Executives Say
Truckload fleet executives said not even the certainty of truck prices rising up to 10% next year will cause them to alter their current purchasing plans.
August 25, 20093PLs Shows Increased Activity, TIA Says
The Transportation Intermediaries Association has released its second-quarter 3PL Market Report, which showed that total dollars billed by all study participants for all activities increased about 7% from the first quarter.
August 24, 2009Two Truckload Carriers Install Software To Help With Routing, Fuel Purchasing
Truckload carriers C.R. England and Knight Transportation each recently announced they were investing in new software aimed at making its routing and fuel purchasing more efficient.
August 24, 2009Obama to Nominate PHMSA Administrator
President Obama will nominate Cynthia Quarterman to oversee the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the Department of Transportation, the White House said.
August 20, 2009