Truck Fatality Rate Falls in ’06
The number of people killed in large-truck crashes for every mile driven and the rate of fatal crashes involving large trucks fell to all-time lows in 2006, according to a Transport Topics analysis of data from the Department of Transportation.
December 17, 2007Diesel Average Drops 9.1¢ To $3.325
Retail diesel posted its largest weekly decline of 2007, falling 9.1 cents to $3.325 a gallon following recent inventory gains and lower crude oil prices, the Department of Energy reported.
December 17, 2007Letters to the Editor: Port Restrictions, Biodiesel, HOS
Restricting older trucks in the ports seems to be restricting trade. If these trucks are legal to use in the state of California, they should be allowed in the ports.
December 17, 2007Senate Passes Revised Energy Bill
The Senate passed an energy bill late Thursday that would boost fuel efficiency for new automobile fleets to 35 mpg by 2020, increase energy efficiency standards and set a mandate for more use of ethanol and other biofuels, the Washington Post reported Friday.
December 14, 2007Consumer Prices Jump 0.8% in November
The consumer price index jumped 0.8% in November, led by increases in energy costs, the Labor Department said Friday.
December 14, 2007OOIDA, ATA Ask DOT to Reject Pa. I-80 Tolling
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation asking the agency to deny the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s request to toll Interstate 80.
December 13, 2007Business Inventories Rise 0.1%
Business inventories rose 0.1% in October, while sales jumped 0.7% for second straight month, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
December 13, 2007Retail Sales Jump 1.2% in November
Retail sales rose 1.2% in November, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
December 13, 2007Producer Prices Jump 3.2% in November
Prices paid to U.S. producers jumped 3.2% in November — the fastest pace in 34 years, the Labor Department said Thursday.
December 13, 2007DOT Freight Index Slips
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index for October slipped 0.3% from the same month last year, though it rose from September’s level.
December 13, 2007