Omnitracs Offers Professional Services Suite
Omnitracs said it is offering a compilation of tools, resources and services designed to help fleet customers make fuller use of its technology products.
September 3, 2015Shrinking US Trade Gap Shows Economy's Underlying Strength
The U.S. trade deficit fell in July to its lowest level in five months as exports rose broadly, signaling underlying strength in the economy amid concerns about a global growth slowdown.
September 3, 2015Consumer Comfort Eases as Attitudes on Economy Falter
Consumer confidence in the United States eased last week, with Americans becoming more pessimistic about the state of the economy as global financial markets turned south.
September 3, 2015Jobless Claims Rise to 8-Week High
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose more than forecast to an eight-week high, representing a pause in a trend of more muted firings.
September 3, 2015Foxx, Hoffa, Barbour to Talk Infrastructure at Press Club on Sept. 9
The need to fund infrastructure projects nationwide will be discussed at the National Press Club on Sept. 9 during a panel featuring Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, Teamsters President James Hoffa and former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R).
September 3, 2015FRA Offers Grants for Grade-Crossing Safety Features
The Federal Railroad Administration is soliciting applications for $10 million in competitive grants available to states to improve highway-rail grade crossings and track along routes that transport energy products such as crude oil and ethanol.
September 2, 2015Sen. Barbara Boxer: Congress Will Get Three-Year Highway Bill Done
The top Democrat on the Senate’s transportation panel is predicting that Congress will approve a three-year highway bill, possibly as early as this fall.
September 2, 2015Eaton Names Pattada President of North American Vehicle Group
Truck component maker Eaton Corp. has appointed Pavan Pattada president of its Vehicle Group in North America.
September 2, 2015First Commercial Tire Retread Facility Opens In Western Canada
Continental Tire and Quality Tire Service, the largest independent tire dealer in Saskatchewan, said they have opened the first commercial tire retread facility in western Canada.
September 2, 2015Schank Stepping Down From Post at Eno Center for Transportation
Eno Center for Transportation President Joshua Schank announced Sept. 2 that he will be leaving his post next month and taking on an unnamed “exciting new public sector opportunity.”
September 2, 2015