Navistar Says 13-Liter Engine Will Meet Emissions Standards
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar Inc. has submitted a 13-liter engine for federal certification that its sales chief says will meet U.S. emissions standards.
February 1, 2012Construction Spending Rises in December
Construction spending rose 1.5% in December, the most in four months, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
February 1, 2012ISM Manufacturing Index Hits 7-Month High
January U.S. manufacturing activity rose to the highest level since June, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
February 1, 2012NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 12.7%
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 12.7% in November from a year ago, the Department of Transportation said.
January 31, 2012Arkansas Truckers Will Try Again to Raise State’s Diesel Tax
Arkansas truckers will try again next year to persuade the legislature there to pass a bill to raise the state’s 22.8-cent diesel tax by 5 cents to pay for improved roads and bridges.
January 31, 2012Truck Weights, Size to Be Considered in House Transportation Bill
Trucks now limited to 80,000 pounds on interstate highways could run as heavy as 97,000 pounds under a proposal contained in the long-awaited transportation reauthorization bill set to be unveiled Tuesday by House Republicans.
January 31, 2012Paccar’s 4Q Profit Jumps on Higher Truck Sales
Truck and engine maker Paccar Inc. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit almost doubled from a year ago on higher truck sales.
January 31, 2012UPS’ Adjusted 4Q Profit Rises
UPS Inc. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter adjusted net income rose, not including new pension changes that the company had announced last week.
January 31, 2012Diesel Edges Up 0.2¢ to $3.85 a Gallon; Gasoline Gains a Nickel to $3.439
Diesel rose two-tenths of a cent to $3.85 a gallon, its third increase in four weeks, while gasoline gained a nickel, the Department of Energy said.
January 31, 2012Consumer Confidence Declines
Consumer confidence fell this month, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
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