Diesel Drops 5.2¢ to $2.781 in Third Straight Decline
Diesel’s national average price fell 5.2 cents to $2.781 a gallon, matching the biggest drop in six months, the Department of Energy said Monday.
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Napolitano Stresses Need for Port Security
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano addressed the need to strengthen cargo screening procedures at a meeting Monday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with law enforcement officials and members of the private sector doing business at ports.
February 1, 2010Trucking Cool to Higher Speed Limit in Va.
The trucking industry is hesitant about a proposal from Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) to raise the speed limit to 70 mph in some places.
February 1, 2010Knight Orders 370 New 2010 Trucks from Volvo
Knight Transportation has placed an order for 370 2010 model Volvo VN trucks with selective catalytic reduction technology, Volvo Trucks North America said Monday.
February 1, 2010ISM Manufacturing Index Rises for Sixth Month
An index of U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in January for the sixth straight month to the highest level in five and a half years, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
February 1, 2010Construction Spending Falls 1.2%
Construction spending fell 1.2% in December, the Commerce Department said Monday.
February 1, 2010Michigan Seeks Private Partners For Bridge Project
Michigan has issued a request for “proposals of interest” from private investors to partner with the state and Canada in building the planned new bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
February 1, 2010Small Plane Makes Rush Hour Landing on N.J. Turnpike
A small airplane reporting on traffic made an emergency landing on the New Jersey Turnpike Monday morning, the Associated Press reported. No one was injured.
February 1, 2010Consumer Spending Rises for Third Month
Consumer personal spending rose 0.2% in December, the third straight increase, the Commerce Department said Monday.
February 1, 2010Trucking Cargo Thefts on Rise, Journal Reports
Cargo theft from big rigs jumped 67% last year, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
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