ISM Services Index Gains
The Institute for Supply Management’s services index rose to 56 in April from 52.4 in March, ISM said Thursday.
May 3, 2007Productivity Rises in First Quarter
First-quarter U.S. worker productivity rose 1.7%, the Labor Department said Thursday.
May 3, 2007Patriot’s 2Q Income Gains
Patriot Transportation Holding said its net income rose to $2.6 million or 83 cents a share for its fiscal second quarter, from $1.7 million or 56 cents a year earlier.
May 2, 2007Letters to the Editor: SafeStat, Corrosion Issues
Safety & Security Briefs — April 26 - May 2
Total Settles Exel Suit for $10 Million
Exel Transportation Services said it had settled its suit again Total Transportation Services, with Total paying Exel $10 million after Exel alleged unlawful access to trade secrets and other confidential and proprietary information.
May 2, 2007FMCSA’s Recorder Proposal Draws Concern, Criticism
DOT Delays Mexican-Trucks Program
The Department of Transportation said it will delay its plan to allow Mexican trucks into the United States until U.S. trucks are allowed into Mexico, and that it will take public comments on the program this month.
May 1, 2007Truckers Find Rest Stops in Short Supply, Journal Says
Truckers around the country are having difficulty finding rest stops at which to park, and parking spots close to cities are especially hard to find, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
May 1, 2007April ISM Factory Index Gains
The Institute for Supply Management’s April manufacturing index rose at the fastest pace in almost a year, ISM said Tuesday.
May 1, 2007