Business
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Opinion: In Defense of Rail’s ‘Green’ Advantage
We appreciate the opportunity to respond to your recent op-ed, titled “Intermodal Isn’t ‘Greener’ Than Trucks,” in which John Burton attempted to debunk the railroad industry’s environmental edge.
December 8, 2009Con-way Truckload to Expand Regional Services in January
Con-way Truckload said Monday it plans to expand its regional service with increased operations in 10 U.S. states starting in January.
December 7, 2009Fate of Federal Estate Tax Goes to Wire
The federal estate tax, often referred to as the “death tax,” would disappear in 2010 if the Senate this month fails to approve a House bill that would essentially extend current rules.
December 7, 2009Navistar Buys Concrete Mixer Company
Navistar International Corp. said Monday that it has acquired Continental Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of concrete mixer trucks.
December 7, 2009EPA Declares Greenhouse Gases Threaten Public Health, Environment
The Environmental Protection Agency concluded Monday that greenhouse gases threaten public health and the environment, a move that allows the agency to regulate emissions of the gases.
December 7, 2009Xata Reports 4Q Loss, Makes Acquisition
Transportation software firm Xata Corp. reported losses in its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year, and said it acquired a fleet operations software firm.
December 7, 2009Gas Price Dips to $2.64 a Gallon
Gasoline’s national average price fell 1.24 cents in the past two weeks to $2.64 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of fuel prices.
December 7, 2009EPA Set to Classify Carbon Dioxide a Dangerous Pollutant
The Environmental Protection Agency is likely to rule Monday that carbon dioxide is a dangerous pollutant, the Wall Street Journal reported.
December 7, 2009Hear Him, Hear Him
News Flash: Since the administration has rejected any move to raise fuel taxes, it’s incumbent on the Department of Transportation to work with Congress to select another funding source for the nation’s infrastructure needs.
December 7, 2009Napolitano Says DHS Will Not Meet Deadline to Screen All Freight Entering U.S. Ports
The Department of Homeland Security has made progress in screening cargo entering U.S. ports, but the agency has no plan in place to meet a 2012 congressional deadline that 100% of all containers be checked for possible nuclear devices, according to a new government report.
December 7, 2009