Kelly Nominated to Head NHTSA
The Bush administration has nominated David Kelly to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Associated Press reported.
October 1, 2008TT 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.
ISM Manufacturing Index Contracts in September
U.S. manufacturing contracted in September at the fastest pace since the last recession, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
October 1, 2008Construction Spending Unchanged in August
Construction spending held steady in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
October 1, 2008Wyoming Lowering Speed Limit on Stretch of I-80 for Winter
The Wyoming Department of Transportation plans to impose a speed limit of 65 mph on a 52-mile stretch of Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins for six months, starting Oct. 15, the Associated Press reported.
October 1, 2008Group Backs Out of $12.8 Billion Penn. Turnpike Deal
An investment group has pulled out of a planned $12.8 billion, 75-year lease of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, citing inaction by state legislators, the Associated Press reported.
September 30, 2008NAFTA Surface Trade Jumps 15.9%
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico jumped 15.9% in July from the same month a year ago, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
September 30, 2008Diesel Gains 0.1¢ to $3.959; Oil Falls Below $100 a Barrel
Diesel fuel’s national average price rose 0.1 cent to $3.959 a gallon, its first increase in 11 weeks, the Department of Energy said Monday.
September 30, 2008Consumer Confidence Improves in September
U.S. consumer confidence improved in September, according to the latest Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index, released Tuesday.
September 30, 2008Chicago Manufacturing Index Slows
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region grew in September, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Tuesday.
September 30, 2008Demand for Fuel Optimization Product Gains as Pump Prices Increase, TMW Systems Says
ORLANDO, Fla. — A fuel-optimization module acquired 12 months ago has since become a leading growth product for software vendor TMW Systems, which held its annual user conference in the heart of this resort-rich peninsula last week.
September 29, 2008