Following a drop during the recession and a mild economic recovery, the U.S. freight economy — particularly trucking — is projected to grow significantly through 2023, according to American Trucking Associations.
July 9, 2012Business
Senator Asks DOT to Create Freight Initiative
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) has asked Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to create a multimodal freight initiative within the Department of Transportation.
May 31, 2012Business
Freightliner Recalls 1,248 M2 Trucks
Freightliner Trucks has issued a recall for 1,248 of its M2 models built in February and March because of faulty software related to the operation of headlights.
May 22, 2012Business
DOT Freight Transportation Index Improves
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 0.8% in March from the same month last year, DOT said Wednesday.
May 9, 2012Business
DOT Freight Transportation Index Rises in February
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 3.6% in February from a year ago, DOT said Wednesday.
April 11, 2012Business
Daimler Adding Shift at N.C. Freightliner Plant; Will Hire 1,100 Workers This Year
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Daimler Trucks North America officials said they will be adding a second shift to the company’s heavy-duty truck plant in Cleveland, N.C., adding 1,100 jobs over the course of this year.
January 12, 2012Business
DOT Freight Transport Index Rises 4.9%
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 4.9% in November from a year ago, DOT said.
January 11, 2012Business
Senate Committee Advances Freight Policy Measure
A Senate panel approved measures that would create the nation’s first freight policy act, under which investment would be targeted to freight projects that increase economic competitiveness, improve mobility and promote energy conservation.
December 15, 2011Business
DOT Freight Transport Index Rises 4%
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 4% in October from a year ago but took its first month-to-month downturn in five months, DOT said Wednesday.
December 14, 2011Business
DOT Freight Transport Index Rises 4.4%
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 4.4% in September from a year ago to its highest level in more than three years, DOT said Wednesday.
November 9, 2011