Bush OKs Delay to Mexican-Trucks Plan
President Bush last week signed legislation effectively stalling a pilot program aimed at permitting trucks from Mexico to deliver goods in the United States.
June 4, 2007NAFTA Surface Trade Hits Record
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico was 2.3% higher in March than in a year ago and reached the highest monthly level ever recorded, the Department of Transportation said.
June 1, 2007ISM Factory Index Gains in May
The Institute for Supply Management’s May manufacturing index rose as new orders rose, ISM said Tuesday.
June 1, 2007Rail, Intermodal Fall for Week
Rail carload and intermodal freight fell for the week ended Saturday compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
June 1, 2007Allied Emerges from Bankruptcy
Vehicle hauler Allied Systems Holdings has emerged from bankruptcy, the company said in a statement.
May 31, 2007TMW Acquires Software Firm
Trucking software firm TMW Systems said Thursday it acquired TMT Software, which makes fleet maintenance applications, for an undisclosed sum.
May 31, 2007April Truck Tonnage Declines
American Trucking Associations’ advanced for-hire truck tonnage index April’s was 2.7% below the same month last year, the group said.
May 30, 2007Preliminary Report Shows Downturn in ’06 Large-Truck Crash Fatalities
Preliminary data released by the Department of Transportation show that fatalities from large truck crashes declined 3.7% last year compared with 2005.
May 30, 2007