NYC Cuts Traffic-Plan Fee for Trucks Meeting EPA Rule
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a change in his congestion pricing proposal, saying trucks meeting federal engine emission standards would be charged $7 to enter Manhattan at peak times, rather than $21.
June 18, 2007Quality Names New CEO
Tank truck carrier Quality Distribution named Gary Enzor to be the company’s chief executive officer effective immediately, replacing Gerry Detter.
June 15, 2007Volvo to Boost European Truck, Engine Capacity
Volvo AB will invest more than $240 million to expand engine and gearbox production in Europe, Bloomberg reported Friday.
June 15, 2007Industrial Production Flat in May
Industrial production was unchanged in May, the Federal Reserve said Friday.
June 15, 2007Consumer Confidence Index Slips
U.S. consumer confidence fell this month, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
June 15, 2007Letters to the Editor: Calif. Ports, Seat Belts, Antitrust Immunity
The American Trucking Associations, California Trucking Association and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association need to get together and stop the restructuring of the California ports.
June 15, 2007May CPI Rises 0.7%
The consumer price index rose 0.7% in May, the Labor Department said Friday.
June 15, 2007Senate Panel Delays Border-Card Rule
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved an amendment to halt the launch of a plan for a new border-crossing card for at least 17 months, in order to give the Departments of State and Homeland Security more time to fix its problems
June 15, 2007Smithway Approves Acquisition by Western Express
Smithway Motor Xpress Corp. said its shareholders have approved the company’s acquisition by Western Express for $10.63 a share.
June 14, 2007Oil Rises Following DOE Report
Crude oil prices rose Thursday to their highest level in 11 weeks, on continued concerns over U.S. refinery capacity and output, Bloomberg reported.
June 14, 2007