Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico fell 33.1% in April from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.
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July 2, 2009Letter to the Editor: Reregulation, Please
Now that the federal government is taking over big businesses, it is time to reregulate trucking industry rating structures. We need price stabilization of rates so we can purchase equipment and train our personnel properly.
July 6, 2009Consumer Confidence Retreats in June
Consumer confidence fell in June after seeing a big rise in May, the New York-based Conference Board said.
July 1, 2009ISM Manufacturing Index Improves in June
Manufacturing levels in the U.S. improved last month but still showed overall contraction, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
July 1, 2009Flash Global Logistics Sees Strongest Six Months
Supply chain services company Flash Global Logistics said that the first half of 2009 was the company鈥檚 strongest six months, with the company adding 66 locations in China and adding new clients.
June 30, 2009EPA Grants Calif. Waiver on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency has granted California permission to set its own standards on greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks.
June 30, 2009Chicago Factory Index Improves
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago improved in June but continued to show contraction, the Institute for Supply Chain Management-Chicago said Tuesday.
June 30, 2009Trucking Raises Concerns over House-Passed Energy Bill
The trucking industry has raised concerns over the energy bill passed by the House that would include a 鈥渃ap and trade鈥 provision to set up a market for greenhouse gas emissions.
June 29, 2009International Dealer Offers Sessions on EGR for Potential Customers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. 鈥 International Truck dealer Diamond Companies Inc. here has embarked on a two-pronged program to educate potential customers about the engine technology Navistar Inc. will offer next year. Diamond plans 鈥渓unch and learn鈥 seminars at its dealerships and to take clients to Navistar鈥檚 new engine plant in Alabama.
June 29, 2009