Michelin Boosting U.S. Tire Prices
Tire maker Michelin & Cie. is boosting commercial truck replacement tire prices by as much as 8% in North America, Bloomberg reported.
July 2, 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.
Factory Orders Rise 0.6% in Third Straight Gain
Factory orders jumped 0.6% in May, the third straight increase, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
July 2, 2008Letters to the Editor: Speed Limiters, Driver Culture, Don't Involve Feds
Hey, no problem — go ahead and limit the speed. That’s what you would expect from a socialist country. The truckers will simply move south — to a free country.
July 2, 2008Truckers Protest in England, India
Truckers protested high fuel prices in London and in India Wednesday, blocking streets and parking rigs, Bloomberg reported.
July 2, 2008ArvinMeritor Forecasts Higher 3Q Sales
ArvinMeritor Inc. said Wednesday that its fiscal third-quarter sales will rise as much as 20% to $2 billion on higher demand in Asia and South America, and for military products in North America.
July 2, 2008Auto Sales Plunge, Led by Decline in Pickups, SUVs
Three major automakers reported their June sales plunged as fuel prices reached record levels, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
July 1, 2008ISM Factory Index Shows Expansion
U.S. manufacturing levels expanded in June for the first time in five months, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.
July 1, 2008Construction Spending Falls 0.4%
Construction spending fell 0.4% in May, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
July 1, 2008Truck Stops See Increase in Diesel Thefts as Fuel Prices Soar
An executive with Pilot Travel Centers said the number of diesel fuel thefts has soared this year.
July 1, 2008California, Washington Cell Phone Laws Take Effect
Laws prohibiting hand-held cell phones take effect Tuesday in California and Washington state, the Associated Press reported.
July 1, 2008