Refinery Failures Contributing to High Gas Prices
Record failures at U.S. refineries are helping to push up the price of gasoline, the New York Times reported Sunday.
July 23, 2007Officials Say APU Technology Not Ready to Meet Planned Calif. Regulation
Court Rejects Hours-of-Service Rule
A federal appeals court last week struck down key provisions of the government’s latest commercial driver work rules, the second time in three years the court has rejected attempts to rewrite the original, 68-year-old regulations.
July 23, 2007Diesel Price Rises 4¢ to $2.889
The average U.S. retail price for diesel fuel reached its highest level since September last week after rising 4 cents to $2.889 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
July 23, 2007Deal Reached on N.Y.C. Traffic Fees
New York state leaders reached agreement Thursday with New York City on a plan to put “congestion fees” on cars and trucks operating in the center of Manhattan, the Associated Press reported.
July 19, 2007Philadelphia Factory Index Declines
Manufacturing growth in the Philadelphia area slowed in July, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said.
July 19, 2007Leading Economic Indicators Fall
An index of leading economic indicators fell 0.3% in June, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
July 19, 2007Knight’s Second-Quarter Earnings Improve
Truckload carrier Knight Transportation’s second-quarter profit rose to $18.2 million or 21 cents a share, from $18.1 million or 21 cents a year ago.
July 19, 2007UPS, Teamsters Suspend Talks
UPS Inc. and the Teamsters union said they have temporarily suspended contract talks, citing differences on pensions and benefits.
July 18, 2007Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell Signs Transportation Measure
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed. Rendell (D) signed a bill into law Wednesday to put nearly $1 billion on average in annual funding for the state’s roads, bridges and public transit systems.
July 18, 2007