ISM Manufacturing Index Improves in May
Manufacturing in the U.S. improved last month but still showed contraction overall, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
June 1, 2009TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Check out Transport Topics' updated Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies in North America, and explore how the industry's top players have adapted to a tough freight market and are preparing for the future.
Construction Spending Increases 0.8%
Construction spending rose in April by the largest amount since August, the Commerce Department said Monday.
June 1, 2009Personal Spending Dips 0.1%
Consumer personal spending dipped 0.1% in April, the Commerce Department said Monday.
June 1, 2009Gasoline Rises 19¢ to $2.49 a Gallon
The national average price of regular gasoline jumped 19 cents in the past two weeks to $2.49 a gallon, rising with the highest oil prices in six months, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
June 1, 2009Bill Would Ban Tolling on Existing Highways
A bill to keep states from tolling existing roads in the National Highway System has been introduced in Congress by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas).
June 1, 2009U.S. Fleet Execs See Growing Potential in Mexico
Despite recession-related declines in trade with the United States, Mexico’s potential as an economic power has shippers and fleet executives taking advantage of the emerging market there.
June 1, 2009LaHood Says Mexico Plan to Reach Congress Soon
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration plans to have a proposal for opening the U.S.-Mexico border to longhaul trucking ready when Congress returns from its Memorial Day recess, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said, adding that he thought the plan could be implemented as soon as this summer.
June 1, 2009More Truck Mergers Seen as Carriers Seek Bargains
A wave of transportation mergers and acquisitions may be on the horizon, as the recession weeds out distressed companies and carriers shop for bargains to help them secure more freight, several industry watchers said.
June 1, 2009House Passes Bill Easing Union Organizing of FedEx Express’ Terminal Employees
Before Congress recessed for its Memorial Day break, the House of Representatives passed legislation that could make it easier for employees of FedEx Corp.’s express unit to unionize, and the House energy committee approved a bill that would set up a cap-and-trade program to limit output of greenhouse gases.
June 1, 2009Active Transportation Buys Fellow Auto Hauler
Active Transportation said it bought majority ownership in Jack Cooper Transport, a move that consolidates two car haulers at a time when auto industry sales are at the lowest level since 1981.
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