Manufacturing Expands by Most This Year
The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index rose to 54.9 in April from the prior month’s 53.7, the largest expansion this year, the Tempe, Arizona-based group’s report showed May 1.
May 1, 2014Chicago-Area Manufacturing Grows at Fastest Pace Since October
Business activity in the Chicago area expanded in April at the fastest pace since October, a sign manufacturing will keep supporting the world’s largest economy.
April 30, 2014N.J. Reconsiders Independent-Contractor Bill
A bill opposed by the trucking industry to classify independent drayage operators and parcel delivery drivers as company employees has been reintroduced in the New Jersey Legislature.
April 21, 2014Manufacturing Expands in Philadelphia Area
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region expanded in April, the Federal Reserve Bank in that district said April 17.
April 17, 2014Independent Contractor Bill Reintroduced in N.J.
A bill opposed by the trucking industry to classify independent drayage operators and parcel delivery drivers as company employees has been reintroduced in the New Jersey Legislature.
April 15, 2014Md. Gov. O’Malley Signs ‘Jake’s Law,’ Boosting Penalty for Distracted Driving
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) signed into law a measure that increases the penalty for drivers who cause injury or death to others in a crash caused by distracted driving.
April 15, 2014Attorneys Warn Brokers on Contracts, Citing Liability With Carriers, Shippers
TUCSON, Ariz. — Transportation attorneys speaking to brokers here emphasized the importance of clarity in their contractual relationships with carriers and shippers to protect against liability.
April 14, 2014Drivers Win $2.2 Million in Calif. Contractor Status Case
A California state agency has ruled that seven drivers for Pacer International Inc. who challenged their status as independent contractors can collect $2.21 million.
April 7, 2014Chicago Manufacturing Activity Expands at Slower Pace in March
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area expanded at a slower rate in March, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said March. 31.
March 31, 2014ACT: Truck Sales Will Rise as Fleets’ Profits Increase
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The expected higher profits of trucking fleets for the next several years will help further boost sales of new heavy-duty trucks in North America, said Kenny Vieth, president of ACT Research Co.
March 31, 2014