Initial Jobless Claims Fall for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 23,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
November 29, 2012EDI for Trucking: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the transformative power of EDI for Trucking with Truckbase. Learn how seamless EDI integrations enhance data accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for asset-based carriers.
Descartes Systems’ Fiscal 3Q Profit Rises
Trucking and logistics management provider Descartes Systems Group’s fiscal third-quarter net income rose from a year ago.
November 29, 2012Schneider Starts Used Fleet Truck Sales
Schneider National said it has started selling its used fleet trucks that have just come off the road, most in the 2005 through 2007 model years.
November 29, 2012Shuster to Chair House Transportation Committee
House Republicans Wednesday chose Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) to be the next chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee when the new congressional session begins in January.
November 28, 2012Oil Falls to One-Week Low Under $86
Oil fell to less than $86 a barrel, its lowest level in a week, on concerns over whether U.S. lawmakers will reach a budget-deficit deal, Bloomberg reported.
November 28, 2012New Home Sales Fall 0.3%
New home sales fell 0.3% in October, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
November 28, 2012NAFTA Surface Trade Falls for First Time Since 2009
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico fell 0.1% in September from the same month last year, the first decrease since November 2009, the Department of Transportation reported.
November 27, 2012Appeals Court to Rule on California Meal-Break Law
A trio of California Penske driver-installers has asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower federal court ruling that exempts motor carriers from compliance with the state’s meal- and rest-break requirements.
November 27, 2012NatGas Summit’s Opening Reception Set for Wednesday Evening
American Trucking Associations’ welcome reception to the Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking is set for Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
November 27, 2012Governors to Present Transportation Funding Plans
Four governors are preparing transportation funding plans to present to their legislatures early next year, and at least two governors are not ruling out higher fuel taxes.
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