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| Aug. 10, 2010 |
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A Daily Update from Transport Topics |
IN THIS ISSUE:
Diesel Jumps 6.3¢ to $2.991 a Gallon
Fleets Say Drive-Time Cut Would Boost Freight Costs
ATRI Survey Seeks Trucking Industry’s Top Concerns
And more...
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Diesel Jumps 6.3¢ to $2.991 a Gallon
Spurred by higher oil prices, diesel’s national average retail price rose for a third straight week, jumping 6.3 cents to $2.991 a gallon, its biggest increase in four months, the Department of Energy said. Fleets Say Drive-Time Cut Would Boost Freight Costs While the trucking industry waits for the Obama administration to complete its review of a new hours-of-service proposal, executives with some of the nation’s largest fleets warned that a cut in driving time would result in higher consumer costs, reduced efficiency and increased pollution. Click here to view this week’s cartoon: "Highway Bill Passed!" Scroll down for more stories.
ATRI Survey Seeks Trucking Industry’s Top Concerns The American Transportation Research Institute on Tuesday released its annual survey to gauge the trucking industry’s top concerns. Opinion: Safety Doesn’t Excuse Prejudice “Alto! ¿Habla usted español?” Imagine this scenario: You and your rig cross the border into Mexico. Along the highway, the police stop you. You haven’t broken any laws, but you’re nervous. Your Spanish is enough to get by, but not all Mexican police officers speak fluent English. More News Below
Caterpillar Sued Over Heavy-Duty Engines Three trucking companies are suing Caterpillar Inc. over the sale of what their legal counsel says are “defective” 13- and 15- liter diesel engines for heavy-duty trucks. The Texas law firm representing the companies now is looking for fleets to join the litigation. Productivity Rate Declines in Second Quarter U.S. workers’ productivity decreased second-quarter, the first drop since the end of 2008, the Labor Department said Tuesday. Wholesale Inventories Rise in June Wholesale inventories rose 0.1% in June, while sales fell, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. Click here for more stories at Transport Topics Online
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