The U.S. trade deficit narrowed 13.1% in July to $44.8 billion, a three-month low, as exports rose and oil imports declined, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
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DOT Will Take Public Comments on Mexican-Carrier Safety Audits
The Department of Transportation said Monday it will accept public comments through Sept. 22 on safety authorizations of Mexican carriers to operate in the United States beyond a 25-mile border zone.
September 12, 2011Mail Haulers Monitor USPS Funding Crisis, Government Response to Payment Deadline
Some truckers are warily watching Washington as the White House crafts a plan to save the U.S. Postal Service, which, officials have said, is quickly running out of money to pay its bills.
September 12, 2011Chinese Manufacturer Planning Heavy-Duty Truck for U.S., European Markets, Report Says
Chinese truck maker Beiqi Foton Motor Co. has launched a heavy-duty truck for the U.S. and European markets, the first Chinese model built for high-end overseas markets, the China Daily reported.
September 7, 2011ISM Services Index Rises in August
The U.S. economy鈥檚 service sector expanded in August, the Institute for Supply Management said.
September 7, 2011Economy Shows Mixed Activity, Fed Says
The U.S. economy鈥檚 growth slowed in some regions of the country in July and August on tighter consumer spending and factory production, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
September 7, 2011Obama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, 2011Postal Service Could Shut Down Without Action by Congress
The U.S. Postal Service may have to shut down this winter unless Congress acts to address the agency鈥檚 financial crisis, the New York Times reported.
September 6, 2011Court 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, 2011FMCSA 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, 2011