Natural gas took a breather after its biggest gain in eight years as forecasts for lingering U.S. cold spurred concern supplies may not be enough to meet winter demand.
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WIT Conference Experts Debate Solutions to Turnover, Driver Shortage
FRISCO, Texas — Reliable pay and a variety of hauling options can help retain drivers and attract new ones amid a thinning workforce, according to two industry experts.
November 14, 2018Nashville Chosen for Amazon Operations Hub
Amazon will build a $230 million operations hub in Nashville, Tenn., that will house 5,000 employees over the next 10 years.
November 14, 2018Inflation Remained Muted in October Despite Solid Economy
U.S. inflation showed little sign of breaking out in October despite strength in the economy and wages, likely keeping the Federal Reserve on its path of gradual interest-rate increases.
November 14, 2018Trump Administration to Hold Off on Car Tariffs After Trade Meeting
The Trump administration will hold off for now on imposing new tariffs on automobile imports as top officials weigh revisions to a report on the national security implications, according to two people familiar with the matter.
November 14, 2018Factories Paying More to Hire and Keep Staff
Most U.S. manufacturers are paying workers more to keep production humming amid a shortage of skilled labor —and it’s working.
November 14, 2018Consumer Prices Increased 0.3% in October
WASHINGTON — Consumer prices climbed 0.3% in October, with higher prices for gasoline, used autos and housing contributing to the increase. The Labor Department said Nov. 14 that this measure of inflation has jumped 2.5% over the past 12 months.
November 14, 2018FMCSA’s Cathy Gautreaux Values Partnerships, Industry Perspectives
FRISCO, Texas — Cathy Gautreaux, deputy administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, emphasized the value of partnership and industry input in an address to members of the trucking industry Nov. 13.
November 13, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 12: Honoring Those Who Served Our Nation
Robbie Roth of FedEx Freight knows well the bonds that are created by serving in the military and working in the trucking industry.
November 13, 2018Diesel Slips 2.1 Cents to $3.317 a Gallon Amid Oil’s Steep Drop
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 2.1 cents to $3.317 a gallon Nov. 13 as the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell to an 11-month low.
November 13, 2018