Gasoline’s national average price rose nearly a dime in the three weeks ended Friday to $2.048 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
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Gasoline Gains 9.6¢ to $2.048 a Gallon
Wabash National Explores Possible Sale
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. said it is exploring strategic alternatives — including divestitures, changes to its capital structure and a merger or a sale — following a default under a revolving credit agreement.
April 13, 2009National Diesel Price Increase Moderates
The U.S. diesel average inched up last week 0.7 cent a gallon to $2.228, following two weeks of major increases, while the gasoline price dipped, the Department of Energy reported.
April 13, 2009Mendez Picked to Run FHWA; Hurley Nominated for NHTSA
President Obama last week nominated Victor Mendez, former head of the Arizona Department of Transportation, to lead the Federal Highway Administration and Charles Hurley, a longtime safety advocate, to run the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
April 13, 2009Obama Names Chuck Hurley to Head NHTSA
President Obama has named Chuck Hurley, the head of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the White House said on its Web site.
April 9, 2009Groups Urge Resolution of Mexican Truck Issue
An ad hoc coalition including the National Pork Producers Council and 140 other business, manufacturing and agricultural organizations, sent a letter Tuesday to President Obama urging him to quickly resolve a dispute with Mexico over allowing its trucks to transport goods into the United States.
April 7, 2009National Trailer Dealers Association Cancels Convention
The National Trailer Dealers Association has canceled its 2009 convention, citing a need among its members to save money.
April 7, 2009CEVA Sets Contract with Technogym
CEVA Logistics said Wednesday that it had signed an agreement to provide logistics services for fitness equipment manufacturer Technogym.
April 7, 2009Brokers Saw Decreased Profits in 2008, Survey Shows
Freight brokers and logistics providers saw profit margins decrease 5% in 2008 compared to the previous year due to volatile market conditions, a survey by transportation technology company TransCore shows.
April 6, 2009Private Equity Firm Buys L.A. Trucking Company
Private equity firm Atlantic Street Capital said Monday it has acquired EZE Trucking, which provides specialty logistics services for the infrastructure market. Terms were not disclosed.
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