Consumer Sentiment Index Remains Low
U.S. consumer confidence gained slightly but remained near a 28-year low this month, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
July 11, 2008Import Prices Rise 2.6% in June
The price of goods imported to the United States jumped 2.6% in June, the Labor Department said Friday.
July 11, 2008Rail, Intermodal Traffic Gain for Week
Rail and intermodal traffic improved last week compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
July 10, 2008Jobless Claims Fall 58,000 for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 58,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
July 10, 2008Trucking Executive Calls for Higher Weight Limits
Raising allowable truck weight limits by 21% would save carriers fuel, while reducing traffic and emissions, a trucking executive told Congress Wednesday.
July 10, 2008DOT Grants $11 Million for Truck-Parking Projects
Two of the nation’s busiest interstates will receive a combined $11 million in federal support for new strategies to provide truck parking on the congested routes, the Federal Highway Administration said.
July 9, 2008FMCSA Cracking Down on Rogue Interstate Moving Companies
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Wednesday it will continue to target rogue interstate moving companies that violate federal consumer protection and safety regulations.
July 9, 2008Freight Transportation Index Rises in May
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index for May rose 2.1% from a year ago, and showed a month-to-month gain, DOT said Wednesday.
July 9, 2008Bush Expected to Sign Bill Aimed at Reducing Ships’ Emissions
Cargo ships would have to reduce their emissions under federal legislation approved by Congress, which President Bush is expected to sign into law, the Ventura County (Calif.) Star newspaper reported Wednesday.
July 9, 2008Navistar Raises Prices on International Brand Trucks
Citing high commodity prices, Navistar International Corp. said late Tuesday it is raising prices on its International brand trucks, effective immediately.
July 9, 2008