Menlo Worldwide Logistics, a subsidiary of Con-way Inc., said Thursday it is increasing its use of carriers approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency鈥檚 SmartWay program.
April 3, 2008GovernmentBusiness
California, 17 States Sue EPA on Greenhouse Gas Data
California and 17 other states have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, seeking the release of a court-mandated determination that greenhouse gases endanger public health or welfare, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
April 3, 2008BusinessGovernment
Officials Postpone Weekend Closures on Capital Beltway
Bad weather in the forecast has delayed closure of parts of Interstate 95/495 near Washington, D.C., that had been scheduled for this weekend, the Maryland State Highway Administration said.
April 2, 2008BusinessGovernment
Bernanke Warns of Possible Recession
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Congress Wednesday that the U.S. economy may contract in the first half of this year, saying a recession was possible, the Associated Press reported.
April 2, 2008Government
Factory Orders Fall 1.3% in February
Factory orders fell 1.3% in February, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
April 2, 2008BusinessGovernment
Congress Grills Oil Executives on High Prices
A congressional panel questioned the huge profits of oil companies, as prices soared to records, the Washington Post reported Wednesday.
April 2, 2008GovernmentBusinessSafety
Road Safe America Backs ATA in Call for Speed Governors
Safety advocacy group Road Safe America said it supports an effort by American Trucking Associations in urging the federal government to order the use of speed governors on heavy-duty trucks.
April 2, 2008BusinessGovernmentFuel
Oil Price Declines for Third Day
Crude oil futures fell for a third straight day Tuesday, slipping briefly below $100 a barrel before closing at $100.98 on the New York Mercantile Exchange, Bloomberg reported.
April 1, 2008GovernmentBusinessSafety
NYC Council Passes Congestion-Fee Measure
The New York City Council approved a proposal to charge drivers 鈥渃ongestion fees鈥 in central Manhattan for the busiest times of the day, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
April 1, 2008GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel
Truckers Stage Some Slowdowns Over Diesel Prices
Truckers slowed to as low as 20 miles per hour on the New Jersey Turnpike on Tuesday, clogging the roadway as part of a nationwide protest against surging diesel fuel prices, Bloomberg reported.
April 1, 2008