Chicago Manufacturing Activity Slips
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area slipped slightly in August, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said Friday.
August 31, 2012EPA Sets Rule Allowing Navistar to Sell 2010 Engines
Navistar Inc. will once again be able to pay a penalty to sell heavy-duty diesel engines that violate 2010 emissions standards, thanks to a new federal regulation that replaces a previous set of penalties overturned by a court in June.
August 31, 2012Transport Topics Closed for Labor Day
Transport Topics is closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, Sept. 3, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
August 30, 2012Several Major Louisiana Roadways Shut from Isaac Flooding
Several major traffic arteries around near New Orleans are closed because of lingering floods from Hurricane Isaac, the Associated Press reported Thursday.
August 30, 2012Maersk’s Bid to Run Va. Port Challenged As Two Unidentified Firms Show Interest
Two more companies have expressed interest in taking over operations at the Port of Virginia, creating alternatives to an earlier offer from Maersk, which operates the largest container shipping fleet.
August 30, 2012Ohio Texting Ban Takes Effect
The texting ban for Ohio drivers took effect Aug. 31, the Associated Press reported.
August 30, 2012White House Clears EPA Rule to Allow Navistar Engine Sales
The White House approved a regulation that could allow Navistar Inc. to resume selling heavy-duty diesel engines that violate 2010 emissions standards while paying a penalty.
August 30, 2012Personal Spending Rises for First Time in Three Months
Personal spending rose for the first time in three months, gaining 0.4% in July, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
August 30, 2012Initial Jobless Claims Unchanged
Initial jobless claims were little changed at 374,000 in the week ending Aug. 25, matching the prior week’s revised figure, the Labor Department said Thursday.
August 30, 2012Oil Falls as Isaac Slams New Orleans
Oil prices fell to below $96 a barrel Wednesday as analysts saw limited production disruptions even as Hurricane Isaac made landfall into New Orleans overnight, Bloomberg reported.
August 29, 2012