New York Manufacturing Index Grows in August
Manufacturing activity in the New York region increased its rate of growth in August, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday.
August 16, 2010TT 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.
More States Adopt Laws Curbing Carrier Liability
Florida and Louisiana are the latest states to adopt laws that protect carriers from being forced to assume unwarranted liabilities. They bring to 23 the number of states with anti-indemnification laws.
August 16, 2010Letters: CSA (Cont’d.), Regulating Safety, Son of Broker Wars, No Horns Please!
In response to “Opinion” by James Hardman, I would agree with everything he has said, and I understand how he has come to his conclusion, based on reading articles on CSA rules and regulations.
August 16, 2010CSA Changes Increase Focus on Cargo, Driver Fitness
The changes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is making to its CSA safety-monitoring system will lead to increased enforcement in the two areas that correlate least with future crash risk, an examination of the revisions has found.
August 16, 2010Consumer Price Index Rises 0.3%
The consumer price index rose for the first time in four months in July, the Labor Department said Friday.
August 13, 2010ATRI Survey Seeks Trucking Industry’s Top Concerns
The American Transportation Research Institute this week released its annual survey to gauge the trucking industry’s top concerns.
August 13, 2010Canadian Cabinet Shuffle Yields New Transport Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has named Chuck Strahl the country’s new transport minister.
August 10, 2010Bill Would Ban Horse Transport in Double-Deck Trailers
Legislation that would ban the transportation of horses in double-decker trailers would cost the nearly 80 contractors who transport livestock to rodeos all over the U.S. more than $4 million in extra operating and equipment costs, according to estimates by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
August 10, 2010Productivity Rate Declines in Second Quarter
U.S. workers’ productivity decreased in the second quarter, the first drop since the end of 2008, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
August 10, 2010Wholesale Inventories Rise in June
Wholesale inventories rose 0.1% in June, while sales fell, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
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