Southbound Lanes of I-495 Bridge in Delaware Reopen
The southbound lanes of the I-495 Christina River Bridge in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened a month ahead of schedule, state transportation officials said.
August 1, 2014Trucking Adds 2,300 Jobs in July
Trucking added 2,300 jobs in July and the U.S. unemployment rate rose to 6.2% as more people entered the workforce, Labor Department reported Aug. 1.
August 1, 2014Personal Spending Rises by Most in Three Months
Personal spending rose by the most in three months in June, rising 0.4%, the Commerce Department reported Aug. 1.
August 1, 2014U.S. Factory Activity Expands by Most in Three Years, ISM Says
U.S. factory activity expanded in July at the fastest pace in more than three years, the Institute for Supply Management reported Aug. 1.
August 1, 2014Weekly Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises 3.3% to More Than 260,000 Units
U.S. rail intermodal traffic increased 3.3% in the week ended July 26 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
August 1, 2014House, Senate Send $10.8B Highway Trust Fund Fix to President
A $10.8 billion bill to boost the Highway Trust Fund through May passed the House and Senate on July 31, shortly before lawmakers left Washington for a five-week recess.
July 31, 2014YRC Worldwide Reduces Second-Quarter Loss
YRC Worldwide Inc. narrowed its second-quarter loss to $4.9 million, or 16 cents per share, from $15.1 million, or $1.72 per share, and raised revenue 6% to $1.32 billion.
July 31, 2014House Rejects Tax Equalization For LNG
The U.S. House has stripped a provision from the highway bill that sought to eliminate the tax disparity between diesel and liquefied natural gas.
July 31, 2014Senate Confirms Top DOT Nominees
The Senate on July 24 easily confirmed the nominations of two Transportation Department officials for senior positions.
July 31, 2014Law Enforcement Disparities Create Uneven Playing Fields, Study Shows
State law enforcement disparities create uneven safety playing fields for carriers that have different operating patterns and mileage exposure, according to an American Transportation Research Institute study released July 31.
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