Business
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Intermodal Traffic Jumps 22.9% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic jumped 22.9% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
December 29, 2011Clean Energy Adds Another $150 Million for Natural Gas Fuel Stations
Supporters of a national network of natural gas fueling stations for motor carriers have invested an additional $150 million in the project, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said Thursday.
December 29, 2011Oil Holds Below $100 a Barrel
Oil rose slightly Thursday but held under under $100 a barrel, down from more than $101 earlier in the week, Bloomberg reported.
December 29, 2011Chicago Manufacturing Index Slips
An index of manufacturing activity in the Chicago area dipped in December but showed continued expansion, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said Thursday.
December 29, 2011Jobless Claims Rise for Week
Initial jobless claims increased last week for the first time in a month, the Labor Department said Thursday.
December 29, 2011CARB Reminds Truckers of Jan. 1 Compliance Deadline
The California Air Resources Board has reminded heavy diesel truck owners that new emission rules take effect Jan. 1 and they may need to report their compliance online.