ISM Manufacturing Index Rises in June
U.S. manufacturing activity rose in June, showing continued expansion for the 23rd consecutive month, the Institute for Supply Management said Friday.
July 1, 2011Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Consumer Confidence Drops in June
Consumer confidence fell in June, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
July 1, 2011DOT Sets $527 Million in New Transportation Grants
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Thursday that $527 million will be available for a third round of competitive transportation grants to fund infrastructure projects nationwide.
June 30, 2011Obama Wants Hersman to Continue Chairing NTSB
President Obama said he plans to re-nominate Deborah Hersman to a two-year term chairing the National Transportation Safety Board.
June 30, 2011RAIR Offers CSA-Related Upgrades
RAIR, which sells safety and compliance products, said on June 16 that it has made two upgrades to its products aimed at the federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
June 30, 2011NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 12.1%
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico increased 12.1% in April from a year ago, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Wednesday.
June 29, 2011Mica Sets Target for Unveiling Reauthorization Plan
Rep. John Mica (R) Fla.), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has set July 7 as his target date for unveiling his six-year reauthorization bill.
June 28, 2011FMCSA Panel to Look at CSA Issues
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has asked its advisory committee to examine concerns about the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program’s roadside violation severity weightings.
June 28, 2011Transportation Fraud Bill Introduced in House
An anti-fraud bill introduced in the House would raise the freight broker surety requirement to $100,000 and require separate broker and carrier licenses.
June 28, 2011Consumer Confidence Falls to Seven-Month Low
Consumer confidence fell in June to a seven-month low, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
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