U.S. manufacturing activity dipped in August, but continued to show expansion for the 25th consecutive month, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
September 1, 2011GovernmentBusiness
Obama鈥檚 Jobs Plan Likely to Include Infrastructure Spending for Roads, Bridges
President Obama hinted that a jobs plan聽to be unveiled Thursday will include infrastructure elements to repair and rebuild roads and bridges, in a bid to put people back to work and boost the economy, the Detroit News reported.
September 6, 2011EditorialGovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
Fixing the EOBR Rule
We were disappointed to see the federal appellate court鈥檚 ruling overturning the requirement that some motor carriers install electronic recording devices to monitor drivers鈥 compliance with the hours-of-service rule.
September 5, 2011Government
Court Rejects EOBR Rule
A federal appeals court has thrown out the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration鈥檚 2010 rule requiring electronic onboard recorders for many motor carriers, telling the safety agency it must rewrite its rule to ensure the devices won鈥檛 be used to harass drivers.
September 5, 2011BusinessGovernment
Gasoline Price Close to Labor Day Record
With gasoline at its second-highest level for a Labor Day weekend, travel is forecast to be down about 2.5% this year, according to the automobile group AAA, the Associated Press reported.
September 2, 2011Government
FMCSA Delays End of 鈥楻egistrant-Only鈥 Numbers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it will delay its elimination of 鈥渞egistrant-only鈥 U.S. Department of Transportation numbers given to commercial vehicle owners that are not in business as carriers.
September 2, 2011Government
Obama Calls for Highway Bill to Fund Transportation, Infrastructure Projects
President Obama urged Congress Wednesday to pass a highway funding bill that includes an extension of the federal gasoline tax, claiming the move would protect about 1 million jobs, news services reported.
August 31, 2011GovernmentBusiness
NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 11% in June
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 11% in June from a year ago, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
August 30, 2011GovernmentBusiness
Trucking Hits Union Signage Rule
The trucking industry is criticizing a federal regulation issued last week that will require employers to hang posters informing workers about their rights to form and join unions.
August 30, 2011BusinessGovernmentLogistics
Consumer Confidence Drops in August
Consumer confidence fell in August to its lowest mark since April 2009, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
August 30, 2011