N.C. Approves Governor’s Funding Plan, Reallocates State Road Money
North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval to Gov. Pat McCrory’s transportation reform bill, a measure that changes how road funding money is distributed in the state.
June 25, 2013Penske Truck Leasing Orders 100 CNG Freightliner Tractors
Penske Truck Leasing today said Tuesday it has ordered 100 compressed natural gas Freightliner Cascadia tractors equipped with Cummins Westport 12-liter engines.
June 25, 2013OEMs to Display AltFuel Trucks, Talk Technology at This Week’s ACT Expo
Truck original equipment manufacturers are scheduled to display units powered by alternative fuels at this week’s Alternative Clean Transportation Expo in Washington.
June 25, 2013Navistar’s CFO Stepping Down
Truck and engine maker Navistar International Corp. said Chief Financial Officer Andrew Cederoth will leave the company by the end of June.
June 25, 2013New Home Sales Rise 2.1% to Five-Year High
New home sales rose 2.1% to an almost five-year high in May, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
June 25, 2013Consumer Confidence Rises in June
Consumer confidence rose in June, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
June 25, 2013Diesel Dips 0.3¢ to $3.838 a Gallon; Gasoline Drops 4.9¢ to $3.577
Diesel declined for a fifth straight week, dipping 0.3 cent to $3.838 a gallon, while gasoline fell by almost a nickel, the Department of Energy reported.
June 25, 2013Hostess Returns Under New Management
Hostess is back under new management and leaner structure and says it plans to have Twinkies and its other snacks on shelves by July 15, the Associated Press reported.
June 25, 2013Durable Goods Orders Gain 3.6% in May
Durable goods orders rose 3.6% in May, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
June 25, 2013PeopleNet, Motorola Partner on Mobile Fleet Management
PeopleNet Communications Corp. has begun offering its fleet management applications on handheld mobile computers from Motorola Solutions Inc., expanding the lineup of rugged handheld devices compatible with its platform.
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