Inflation Remained Muted in October Despite Solid Economy
U.S. inflation showed little sign of breaking out in October despite strength in the economy and wages, likely keeping the Federal Reserve on its path of gradual interest-rate increases.
November 14, 2018Trump Administration to Hold Off on Car Tariffs After Trade Meeting
The Trump administration will hold off for now on imposing new tariffs on automobile imports as top officials weigh revisions to a report on the national security implications, according to two people familiar with the matter.
November 14, 2018Factories Paying More to Hire and Keep Staff
Most U.S. manufacturers are paying workers more to keep production humming amid a shortage of skilled labor —and it’s working.
November 14, 2018Top Railroad Policy Authorizer Jeff Denham Loses House Seat
Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.), the top authorizer of railroad policy in the U.S. House, lost his re-election bid to Democrat Josh Harder in what had been a closely watched race in the Golden State.
November 14, 2018Consumer Prices Increased 0.3% in October
WASHINGTON — Consumer prices climbed 0.3% in October, with higher prices for gasoline, used autos and housing contributing to the increase. The Labor Department said Nov. 14 that this measure of inflation has jumped 2.5% over the past 12 months.
November 14, 2018FMCSA’s Cathy Gautreaux Values Partnerships, Industry Perspectives
FRISCO, Texas — Cathy Gautreaux, deputy administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, emphasized the value of partnership and industry input in an address to members of the trucking industry Nov. 13.
November 13, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 12: Honoring Those Who Served Our Nation
Robbie Roth of FedEx Freight knows well the bonds that are created by serving in the military and working in the trucking industry.
November 13, 2018Diesel Slips 2.1 Cents to $3.317 a Gallon Amid Oil’s Steep Drop
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 2.1 cents to $3.317 a gallon Nov. 13 as the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell to an 11-month low.
November 13, 2018EPA Plans to Review Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Standard for Heavy Trucks
WASHINGTON — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials announced Nov. 13 they have begun an environmental review to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from heavy-duty truck engines.
November 13, 2018Avenger Logistics Poised to Join Chattanooga’s Roster of Rapidly Growing Firms
Avenger Logistics, a freight brokerage and logistics company created in 2015 by former Gold Bond Inc. owner Don Godsey, is likely to be a top local contender on the 2019 Inc. list after growing from $9 million in sales in 2016 to more than $60 million this year. The company expects to top $100 million in sales next year.
November 13, 2018