Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area expanded at a slower rate in March, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said March. 31.
March 31, 2014Business
Drivers Win $2.2 Million in Calif. Contractor Status Case
A California state agency has ruled that seven drivers for Pacer International Inc. who challenged their status as independent contractors can collect $2.21 million.
April 7, 2014Business
ACT: Truck Sales Will Rise as Fleets’ Profits Increase
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The exÂpected higher profits of trucking fleets for the next several years will help further boost sales of new heavy-duty trucks in North America, said Kenny Vieth, president of ACT Research Co.
March 31, 2014Business
Factory Orders Decline in January
Factory orders declined 0.7% in January, the Commerce Department reported March 6.
March 6, 2014Business
Kalmar Ottawa Debuts New Terminal Tractor
Kalmar Ottawa announced a newly designed terminal tractor, the T2, after two years of research and testing.
February 26, 2014Business
Truck Makers Post Higher Earnings
Truck manufacturers ended 2013 on a high note, with Paccar Inc. posting higher fourth-quarter profit, and Daimler AG and Volvo AB reporting improved results in their truck divisions.
February 10, 2014Business
Factory Orders Decline by Most in Five Months
Factory orders declined 1.5% in December, the biggest drop in five months, the Commerce Department reported Feb. 4.
February 4, 2014Business
Manufacturing Activity Grows at Slower Pace in January
U.S. manufacturing activity’s rate of expansion declined in January, the Institute for Supply Management reported Feb. 3.
February 3, 2014BusinessSafety
Distracted Driving Tops List of NTSB’s Safety Priorities
WASHINGTON — Eliminating substance-impaired and distracted driving, as well as strengthening vehicle-occupant protection, were included on the National Transportation Safety Board’s Most Wanted List of safety issues released last week.
January 20, 2014GovernmentBusinessSafety
Distracted Driving Remains Top Issue for NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board said Jan. 16 distracted driving remains a top concern for the agency in 2014, and it will continue advocacy efforts to eliminate distraction in transportation.
January 16, 2014