Chicago Manufacturing Index Gains, But Shows Contraction
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region improved this month, but showed contraction, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Monday.
March 31, 2008Purolator Courier, Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement
Canadian parcel carrier Purolator Courier said it has reached a tentative contract renewal agreement with the Teamsters union.
March 31, 2008Diesel Gains 1.5¢ to $3.989; Gas Dips Following Records
The average national price of retail diesel fuel rose 1.5 cents to $3.989 for a fifth consecutive record, while gasoline’s price declined, the Department of Energy said Monday.
March 25, 2008YRC Sets Mexico Freight Forwarding Service
Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide said it will offer freight forwarding services to and from Mexico through its YRC Logistics subsidiary.
March 25, 2008Existing Home Sales Rise 2.9%
Existing homes sales rose for the first time in seven months in February, the National Association of Realtors said Monday.
March 24, 2008Diesel Jumps 15.5¢ to Record $3.974 a Gallon
Diesel fuel’s national average jumped another 15.5 cents Monday, to $3.974 a gallon, for its fourth straight record high, the Department of Energy said Monday.
March 18, 2008Schneider Sets Fuel-Hauling Service
Truckload carrier Schneider National said Monday it has added fuel-hauling capabilities to its bulk hauling division.
March 17, 2008Diesel Soars 16.1¢ to $3.819; Gasoline Sets Record $3.225
The price of retail diesel fuel jumped 16.1 cents to a third straight record, reaching a national average of $3.819 a gallon, and gasoline hit a new record, the Department of Energy said Monday.
March 11, 2008Diesel Again Hits Record, at $3.658
Retail diesel prices jumped another 10.6 cents a gallon last week to a new record national average of $3.658; diesel has now risen 37.8 cents a gallon over the past three weeks.
March 10, 2008Dynamex Reports Fiscal 2Q Earnings Dip
Logistics and delivery firm Dynamex Inc. said its second-quarter net income was $3.4 million, or 33 cents a share, compared with $3.7 million, or 35 cents, a year earlier.
March 6, 2008