Intermodal traffic jumped 18% last week, the Association of American Railroads reported.
September 10, 2010Business
Opinion: Trucking and Property Tax
All 50 states impose at least one form of annual property tax. Also known as an ad valorem tax, Latin for 鈥渁ccording to value,鈥 property taxes come in two types, real and personal.
September 10, 2010Business
CVG Sets Mexican Facility to Supply Daimler Plants
Truck parts maker Commercial Vehicle Group will open a new facility in Saltillo, Mexico, as part of a new agreement with Daimler Trucks North America.
September 10, 2010BusinessGovernmentSafety
Truck-Related Fatalities Fall to Record Low
The number of people killed in large-truck crashes dropped 20% in 2009 to the lowest level on record, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
September 9, 2010Business
DOT Freight Transport Index Rises in July
The Department of Transportation鈥檚 freight transportation services index rose 2.5% in July from a year ago, the fifth straight year-to-year gain, DOT said.
September 9, 2010Business
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in July following a record jump in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
September 9, 2010Business
New Jobless Claims Decline for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 27,000 last week, the third straight decline following a month of increases, the Labor Department said Thursday.
September 9, 2010Business
Paccar Launches Engine Website
Paccar Inc. said Tuesday it has launched a website dedicated to providing customers and dealers with information about the company鈥檚 engines.
September 9, 2010BusinessFuel
DOE Lowers 2010 Diesel Price Forecast by 4垄, to $2.93 a Gallon
The Department of Energy lowered its diesel price forecast to $2.93 a gallon for 2010 and $3.10 next year 鈥 both down 4 cents from its previous prediction.
September 8, 2010Business
Navistar鈥檚 Fiscal 3Q Income Rises
Navistar International Corp. said Wednesday its fiscal third-quarter profit improved on higher military sales and better performance in its core truck segment.
September 8, 2010