Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico was 2.3% higher in March than in a year ago and reached the highest monthly level ever recorded, the Department of Transportation said.
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Personal Spending Rises 0.5%
Consumer personal spending rose 0.5% in April, the Commerce Department said Friday.
June 1, 2007Bush OKs Delay to Mexican-Trucks Plan
President Bush last week signed legislation effectively stalling a pilot program aimed at permitting trucks from Mexico to deliver goods in the United States.
June 4, 2007U.S. Truck Freight Falls
U.S. truck tonnage in the United States declined again in April — the ninth downturn in the past 10 months — showing the effects of a national economy in flux.
June 4, 2007Construction Spending Rises 0.1%
Construction spending rose 0.1% in April, for a third straight monthly increase, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
May 31, 2007Chicago Factory Index Rises in May
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region accelerated in May, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Thursday.
May 31, 2007TravelCenters Buys Petro
TravelCenters of America said late Wednesday it has acquired fellow truck stop chain Petro Stopping Centers for about $700 million.
May 31, 2007April Truck Tonnage Declines
American Trucking Associations’ advanced for-hire truck tonnage index April’s was 2.7% below the same month last year, the group said.
May 30, 2007Roadcheck to Emphasize Level 1 Inspections, CVSA Says
By Sarah Godfrey, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2007Consumer Confidence Gains in May
Consumer confidence improved in May, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
May 29, 2007