Construction Spending Rises 0.5% in September
Construction spending rose 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Monday.
November 1, 2010Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Decals Requirement for Trucks Is Ruled Illegal by FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ruled that it is illegal for the state of New Jersey and two local governments to require trucks to carry or display decals or other forms of identification.
November 1, 2010Consumer Spending Grows in September
Consumer personal spending increased 0.2% in September as incomes fell slightly, the Commerce Department said Monday.
November 1, 2010New Materials and Techniques Save Weight, Fight Corrosion
New building techniques and innovative materials are helping to make trailers, especially dry vans and reefers, lighter, more fuel efficient and better at fighting corrosion, manufacturers said.
November 1, 2010ATA Council Recognizes Maverick’s Newell With National Safety Director of Year Award
Dean Newell, vice president of safety and training for Maverick Transportation, was recently honored as National Safety Director of the Year by American Trucking Associations’ Safety Management Council.
November 1, 2010Unveiling a Fuel-Efficiency Rule
After months of anticipation and concern, the trucking industry finally got a look last week at the federal government’s first proposal to regulate the fuel-efficiency and carbon-dioxide output of commercial trucks.
November 1, 2010Letters: Keeping LTL Drivers, Raising Weight Limits
Unfortunately, large LTL companies don’t believe drivers need to know what’s coming down the pike, so no information is shared. The contempt and disrespect toward drivers is very disturbing and is going to be a huge problem within six months.
November 1, 2010Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Surge in September
Orders for new heavy-duty trucks jumped about 40% in September compared with the same month last year, an unexpectedly strong showing that analysts said resulted from a sharp boost in trucker confidence that sets the stage for a strong sales year in 2011.
November 1, 2010CSA, Infrastructure Funding on Agenda at TransComp/Intermodal Expo in Florida
When transport industry leaders gather Nov. 14-16 for the annual TransComp/Intermodal Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., they will be probing for solutions to wide-ranging regulatory, commercial and policy issues, including the Compliance, Safety and Accountability program of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and infrastructure funding.
November 1, 2010Sales, Earnings Improve in 3rd Quarter, Truck, Engine Manufacturers Report
Three truck manufacturers and engine maker Cummins Inc. all reported improved revenue in the third quarter as the market for new trucks in North America continued to improve.
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