The average nationwide pump price of diesel fuel fell 3.6 cents to $2.291 a gallon, while gasoline rose for the first time in 16 weeks, the Department of Energy said Monday.
January 6, 2009Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
UPS, Ryder Name Key Executives
UPS Inc. said Tuesday that Myron Gray will oversee its U.S. package operations in February, replacing Jim Winestock, who will retire.
January 6, 2009ISM Services Index Improves but Shows Contraction
The U.S. economy鈥檚 service sector improved, but showed contraction for a third straight month in December, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.
January 6, 2009Stimulus Plan Includes Tax Refunds for Businesses
President-elect Barack Obama's proposed economic stimulus plan would include billions of dollars of refunds for taxes paid years ago, the Associated Press reported.
January 6, 2009APM to Use TWIC as Credential For Workers at Virginia Facility
APM Terminals Virginia will discontinue use of company identification cards at its Portsmouth, Va., facility and rely solely on the federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential, or TWIC, a port executive said.
January 5, 2009Isuzu to Use SCR to Meet U.S. 2010 Standards
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America said it will use selective catalytic reduction technology to meet U.S. 2010 nitrous oxide emissions standards.
January 5, 2009Eaton Sells VORAD System to Bendix
Truck parts and components maker Eaton Corp. said Monday it has sold its VORAD, or vehicle on-board radar, system to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems. Terms were not disclosed.
January 5, 2009Letters to the Editor: California Filters, Medical Certificates, Broker Legislation, HOS Challenge
We have to stop going to California; that鈥檚 the bottom line. First, they (the ports) put emission standards on who could go into the ports in the Los Angeles area.
January 5, 2009Navistar Issues Fiscal 2009 Guidance
Navistar International Corp. Monday said its net income for its fiscal year 2009 ending Oct. 31, 2009, will be $370 million to $410 million, or $5.10 to $5.60 per share.
January 5, 2009Construction Spending Falls 0.6%
Construction spending fell 0.6% in November, the Commerce Department said Monday.
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