Higher tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike take effect Monday, with discounts in place for trucking firms that spend at least $10,000 a month in tolls, the Asbury Park (N.J.) Press reported.
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ISM Manufacturing Index Falls to 26-Year Low
U.S. manufacturing activity contracted at the fastest pace in 26 years last month, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
December 1, 2008Meritor WABCO Debuts System for Automatic Truck Braking
ATLANTA 鈥 Meritor WABCO demonstrated its new automatic braking system for heavy-duty trucks that is integrated with its anti-lock braking and stability control systems. Executives said the system can cut accident rates, especially rear-end collisions, which account for nearly 20% of all truck-involved crashes.
December 1, 2008CTA Asks For Environmental Technology Exceptions
The Canadian Trucking Alliance called on provincial governments to act swiftly to make regulations to allow weight and length considerations for technologies associated with CTA's enviroTruck program.
December 1, 2008Diesel鈥檚 Decline Slows; Fuel Falls 4.9垄 to $2.615
Diesel fuel鈥檚 national average price continued its downward trend but slowed its rate of decline, falling 4.9 cents to $2.615 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.
December 2, 2008Tires: Global Imports Begin to Slow
There are signs that the rise of global tire imports to the United States is beginning to slow as the economy weakens and costs increase.
December 1, 2008Navistar to Seek 2010 Delay
Truck and engine maker Navistar Inc. said it will take a 鈥渓eadership role鈥 in trying to convince Congress and the new administration to delay full implementation of 2010 heavy-duty truck engine emission mandates.
December 1, 2008Consumer Sentiment Index Shows Decline
U.S. consumer confidence fell more than forecast this month, Bloomberg reported.
November 26, 2008New 爱豆传媒 Sales Fall 5.3% in September
New home sales fell 5.3% in October to a 17-year low, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
November 26, 2008Chicago Manufacturing Index Slows
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region contracted in November at the fastest pace since April 1982, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Wednesday.
November 26, 2008