Consumer Confidence Falls in August
Consumer confidence dropped in August to its lowest level since November 2008, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
August 26, 2011TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Volvo's Chayene de Souza and Magnus Gustafson discuss how new, connected trucks can boost business, enhance safety practices, and reinforce preventative maintenance plans.
Second-Quarter GDP Revised Down to 1%
The U.S. economy grew at a 1% annual rate in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday, lowering an earlier estimate.
August 26, 2011Air Quality Improves at Ports of L.A., Long Beach
Air quality at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continued to significantly improve during 2010, each port registering a roughly 40% decline in diesel particulate matter emissions when compared to 2009, according to new port emissions inventory studies.
August 23, 2011Postal Service Ends LTL Bid
Facing a major restructuring and the closings of thousands of post offices, the U.S. Postal Service is ending its foray into less-than-truckload hauling on Sept. 19.
August 22, 2011California, 7 Port Terminal Operators Settle Lawsuit Over Diesel Emissions
California’s attorney general announced a settlement last week with seven Southern California port terminal operators to resolve the state’s claims that residents near the ports were exposed to dangerous levels of diesel exhaust from the terminals.
August 22, 2011Fuel Economy Rules Praised by Most Trucking Interests
Reaction to the Obama administration’s first-of-their-kind regulations limiting fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in heavy trucks was almost unanimously positive from trucking, truck and engine manufacturers, environmental groups and others.
August 18, 2011Consumer Price Index Rises 0.5% in July
The consumer price index rose 0.5% in July as food and energy costs increased, the Labor Department said Thursday.
August 18, 2011DOT Awards $417 Million for State Highway Projects
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said DOT will grant $417 million to fund highway infrastructure projects, ranging from interstate maintenance to research into innovative bridge materials and construction methods.
August 17, 2011L.A., Long Beach Ports Settle Emissions Lawsuit
Seven terminal operators at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging the terminals were in violation of diesel emission standards, the Los Angeles Times reported.
August 17, 2011Short of Cash, South Carolina DOT Asks Feds For Help
South Carolina’s Transportation Department does not have enough cash to meet its payments in August and is asking the federal government for help, state officials said.
August 16, 2011