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December Truck Tonnage Rises
Truck tonnage rose in December for the first time in 15 months, year-over-year, as the U.S. economy picked up steam, American Trucking Associations reported. The 6.6% increase pushed ATA’s seasonally adjusted for-hire index to 108.4, the highest reading since November 2008.
OOIDA, Drivers Say HOS Needs Flexibility
Citing the need for breaks during the day, for a reduction in stress, and for maximizing quality driving time, truckers say flexibility is the key to improving the hours-of-service regulations.
Trucking Executives Cautious About 2010
Top executives from large trucking, truck-making and component manufacturing firms said they all see signs of a good business climate to come, but predicted 2010 will not be a boom year, and they are moving forward with very conservative business plans.
$79 Billion Budget for the DOT Promotes Safety, Infrastructure Investment
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today said President Obama’s $79 billion budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation continues strong levels of investment for safety, the department’s top priority, along with critical investments for infrastructure to generate economic growth and support livable communities.
BTS Says Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Down 2.9 Percent in November
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico was down 2.9 percent in November 2009 compared to November 2008, falling to $51.8 billion, according to data released by the United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
Diesel Drops 5.2¢ to $2.781 in Third Straight Decline
Diesel’s national average price fell 5.2 cents to $2.781 a gallon, matching the biggest drop in six months, the Department of Energy said Monday.
CREATE Partners Land $133 Million in Federal ARRA Funds for Flyover
On Friday, Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) program partners announced they will obtain $133 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to construct a flyover near 63rd and State streets on Chicago’s south side.