UPS Inc. said it reached agreement with the U.S. State and Transportation Departments to expand its air operations to and from Japan.
September 14, 2007GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics
Diesel Price Gains 3.1垄 to $2.924
The national average price of diesel fuel hit its highest level in more than a year last week following a 3.1-cent increase to $2.924 a gallon, while crude oil closed at more than $80 a barrel for the first time.
September 17, 2007BusinessGovernment
Consumer Confidence Rises in September
U.S. consumer confidence rose slightly this month, according to the University of Michigan鈥檚 latest consumer sentiment index, released Friday.
September 14, 2007BusinessGovernment
Import Prices Decline, Labor Says
The price of goods imported to the United States dipped in August on lower oil costs, the Labor Department said Friday.
September 14, 2007BusinessGovernment
Business Inventories Rise 0.5%
Business inventories rose 0.5% in July while sales gained 1.1%, the Commerce Department said Friday.
September 14, 2007BusinessGovernment
August Retail Sales Rise 0.3%
Retail sales gained 0.3% in August, the Commerce Department said Friday.
September 14, 2007BusinessSafetyGovernment
Senate Bill Blocks Some Tolls
A transportation spending bill passed by the Senate Wednesday includes a ban on tolls for existing Texas roadways, the Associated Press reported.
September 13, 2007BusinessSafetyGovernment
Conn. Sets Truck Ban on Dangerous Decline
The Connecticut State Traffic Commission has put in place a temporary ban on big trucks from the a steep portion of state Route 44 on Avon Mountain, the Hartford Courant reported.
September 13, 2007BusinessSafetyGovernment
DOT Freight Transport Index Drops
The Department of Transportation鈥檚 freight transportation services index for July declined 2.9% from the same month a year ago, DOT said Wednesday.
September 13, 2007BusinessSafetyGovernment
TSA Assessing Results of Trucking Security Program
A recently concluded pilot program in Missouri will help the Transportation Security Administration assess and improve the security聽of U.S. highways and motor carriers, TSA said Wednesday.
September 12, 2007