Freight Activity Mixed Nationwide as Economy Continues to Expand, Fed Says
The overall economy continued to expand across most of the country from early April to late May, but reports on freight activity and transportation services were mixed, the Federal Reserve said.
June 3, 2015Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Small Business Leaders Urge Congress to Pass Long-Term Highway Bill
WASHINGTON — The absence of funding certainty at the federal level has hindered small business operators’ ability to plan long-term for construction projects that utilize trucks and equipment supplies, a group of stakeholders told a House panel June 3.
June 3, 2015May Truck Orders Fall 23% as Open Production Slots Dwindle
New heavy-duty truck orders declined in May for a third straight month as the number of available 2015 production slots continued to shrink, ACT Research reported.
June 3, 2015NHTSA Releases Electronic Stability Control Rule
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 3 released its long-awaited final rule on stability control, saying it will affect Classes 7-8 trucks in two years.
June 3, 2015Stemco Agrees to Buy Veyance Air Springs Unit
Trucking supplier Stemco has agreed to buy Continental AG’s Veyance-North America air springs business in North America in an effort to expand in that market.
June 3, 2015Mack Introduces Low-Entry Refuse Model
Mack Trucks Inc. has introduced a new low-entry cabover model designed for refuse operations that require high maneuverability, driver comfort and visibility.
June 3, 2015Amazon Debuts Free Shipping on Small Goods With No Minimum Order
Amazon.com Inc. is introducing free shipping on thousands of popular, smaller items — makeup, mobile phone accessories, earplugs — in its Web store, without requiring a minimum order.
June 3, 2015Trade Gap Narrows as Imports Fall
The trade deficit in the United States narrowed more than forecast in April as imports receded, signaling merchandise flows were returning to normal after a port-related surge.
June 3, 2015Tennessee Trucking Foundation Pledges $50,000 to TMAF
The Tennessee Trucking Foundation announced it is making a $50,000 contribution to Trucking Moves America Forward over the next five years.
June 2, 2015Echo Global Completes Purchase of Command Transportation
Echo Global Logistics Inc. has completed its previously announced $420 million acquisition of Command Transportation, combining two of the eight largest freight brokerage firms in North America.
June 2, 2015