Calderon Hopeful for Settlement of U.S.-Mexico Border Dispute
Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon, said last week that the United States and his nation would solve the countries’ ongoing trade dispute caused by the closure of the southern border to longhaul truck traffic.
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Diesel Dips 3.3¢ to $3.094 as Crude Oil Price Plunges
The average price of retail diesel dipped 3.3 cents to $3.094 a gallon last week, the largest decline since Feb. 1, according to the Department of Energy.
May 24, 2010Obama Signs Order to Boost Trucks’ Fuel Economy
WASHINGTON — Flanked by truck manufacturers and industry executives, President Obama signed a first-of-its-kind order Friday clearing the way for medium and heavy-duty trucks to meet more stringent fuel economy targets.
May 21, 2010Wal-Mart Seeks More Control of Its Transportation
Wal-Mart Stores is seeking to take over its U.S. transportation services from suppliers in an effort to reduce the cost of hauling goods, Bloomberg reported Friday.
May 21, 2010ATRI Releases HOS Safety Analysis
The American Transportation Research Institute released an analysis that found that the majority of commercial vehicle crashes occur during the first eight hours of driving.
May 20, 2010Leading Economic Indicators Decline
An index of leading economic indicators dipped 0.1% in April, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
May 20, 2010Trucking Expected To Be on Mexican President’s Washington Agenda
The ongoing dispute between the U.S. and Mexico over cross-border trucking is expected to be on the agenda when leaders of the two countries meet Wednesday in Washington.
May 18, 2010Canadian Truckers Oppose Biodiesel Mandates
The Canadian Trucking Alliance is asking that its federal government abandon a plan to adopt a 2% biodiesel mandate for all diesel fuel sold in the country.
May 18, 2010NY-NJ Port Considering Private Investors for New Bridge
For the first time since its founding nearly a century ago, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking private investors to help it replace one of its facilities — the aged Goethals Bridge that connects the New Jersey Turnpike to Staten Island and other points in New York.
May 18, 2010Obama to Nominate FBI Deputy Director to Head TSA
President Obama will nominate FBI Deputy Director John Pistole to head the Transportation Security Administration, the White House said Monday.
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