House OKs Highway Plan
The House of Representatives last week approved a three-month extension of the current highway funding law, over the objections of many House Republicans who said the bill was a step toward raising fuel taxes.
September 29, 2009Proposed Tolls Issued For New Maryland Highway
Some trucks would pay roughly $40 during rush hour to travel Maryland’s newest highway under a proposed toll schedule being considered by the Maryland Transportation Authority.
September 29, 2009Consumer Confidence Worsens in September
U.S. consumer confidence fell in September, according to the Conference Board's monthly consumer sentiment index released Tuesday.
September 29, 2009Navistar, Caterpillar to Pursue Truck Venture with Chinese Firm
Navistar International Corp. and Caterpillar Inc. said Tuesday that their joint venture to sell commercial trucks globally will pursue an agreement with a Chinese firm to sell trucks there.
September 29, 2009Diesel Drops 2.1¢ to $2.601 in Fourth Straight Decline
The national average price of diesel fuel fell for a fourth straight week, dropping 2.1 cents to $2.601 a gallon, the Energy Department said Monday.
September 28, 2009Diesel Drops 2.1¢ to $2.601 in Fourth Straight Decline
The national average price of diesel fuel fell for a fourth straight week, dropping 2.1 cents to $2.601 a gallon, the Energy Department said Monday.
September 28, 2009Retailers, Carriers Team to Clean Ports’ Air
A national retail association and coalition of truckers, shippers, importers and exporters have formed a partnership to improve the air quality in the nation’s ports.
September 28, 2009Gasoline Average Drops 7¢ to $2.52, Lundberg Survey Says
The national average price of gasoline fell 7 cents in the past two weeks to $2.52 a gallon, according to latest Lundberg Survey of fuel prices released Sunday.
September 28, 2009Letters: More on Brokers, Harmonized Sales Tax, Cap and Trade
Over the past 25 years of running a freight brokerage operation, I have seen numerous commentaries in Transport Topics written by disappointed and disgruntled carriers putting down the brokerage industry.
September 28, 2009Combating Distracted Driving
The Department of Transportation will host a two-day summit this week on problems surrounding distracted driving and solutions to combat what has become a national epidemic.
September 28, 2009