Schneider National said it will take over the transportation operations of Emerson Electric Co., an appliances and electronics manufacturer.
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Long Beach Port Approves Registration Plan for Drayage Drivers as Part of ATA Deal
Commissioners with the Port of Long Beach, Calif., gave preliminary approval last week to a new drayage truck registration process, the first step toward meeting the obligations of their out-of-court settlement with American Trucking Associations.
November 23, 2009NTSB’s Hersman Urges EOBRs For All Commercial Trucks
WASHINGTON — The nation’s top transportation safety investigator said all commercial trucks should be outfitted with electronic onboard recorders to monitor driver hours.
November 23, 2009Fleets Turn to New Protective Measures as Thieves Become More Sophisticated
Security experts say cargo thieves are becoming more selective and organized, which is resulting in a more substantial average loss per incident. Now, fleets are fighting back with anti-theft devices, diligent drivers and increased collaboration.
November 23, 2009Diesel Slips 1.1¢ to $2.79
The U.S. diesel and gasoline price averages both dipped for a second week, giving back some of the strong October surge in refined product costs during the four previous weeks. Crude oil fluctuated but remained below $80 a barrel.
November 23, 2009Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Decline for 10th Consecutive Month
U.S. Class 8 truck sales in October were 29.6% lower than year-ago levels, marking the 10th straight month this year that sales have trailed 2008’s results, according to data from WardsAuto.com.
November 23, 2009Leading Economic Indicators Rise for Seventh Month
An index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in October, marking the seventh straight gain, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
November 19, 2009Philadelphia Factory Index Increases in November
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia expanded at a faster pace in November than in October, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
November 19, 2009Housing Starts Drop 11% in October
Housing starts fell 11% in October, while building permits also declined, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
November 18, 2009October Consumer Price Index Rises 0.3%
The consumer price index rose 0.3% in October, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
November 18, 2009