Two key Senators introduced legislation Thursday that would increase the proportion of national freight transportation provided by modes other than trucks by 10% by 2020.
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Producer Prices Rise 0.3% in April
Prices paid to U.S. producers increased 0.3% in April, the Labor Department said Thursday.
May 14, 2009DOT Freight Index Falls 6.5% in March
The Department of Transportation said its freight transportation services index fell 6.5% in March from a year earlier to its lowest level in more than six years.
May 13, 2009ATA Recognizes National Transportation Week
American Trucking Associations said Wednesday it celebrating National Transportation Week by bringing trucking industry outreach programs to public events around the country.
May 13, 2009Import Prices Rise 1.6% on Higher Oil
The price of goods imported to the United States rose for a second straight month in April as oil prices increased, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
May 13, 2009Retail Sales Fall 0.4%, Commerce Says
Retail sales fell 0.4% in April, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
May 13, 2009Livingston Reports 1Q Loss
Canadian customs broker and logistics firm Livingston International Income Fund posted a loss of C$17.3 million in the first quarter of 2009, or 64 cents per unit, compared with a profit of C$8.2 million, or 30 cents, the year before.
May 13, 2009Menlo Expands Relationship With Dana, Adds Curves
Dana Holding Corp. and Menlo Worldwide Logistics said they have expanded their relationship, with the parts manufacturer asking the third-party logistics provider to handle transportation management for its Mexican operations.
May 11, 2009Executive Cites Factors Affecting Trucking, Class 8 Sales
SAN DIEGO 鈥斅燗 鈥減erfect storm鈥 of a weak economy, high fuel prices and governmental missteps have led to a 70% drop in new-truck sales in North America, according to Jim Hebe, senior vice president of North American sales for Navistar.
May 12, 2009U.S. Trade Deficit Grows
The U.S. trade deficit expanded in March for the first time in eight months, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
May 12, 2009