25 Aug Orders for Capital Equipment Climb by Most Since January Orders for business equipment climbed in July for a second month, advancing the most since January and indicating U.S. companies are becoming less reluctant to invest. Read more...
25 Aug Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest Level in Five Weeks The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in five weeks, another sign of endurance in the labor market. Read more...
24 Aug ATA Enhances MC&E Schedule American Trucking Associations announced Aug. 24 several additions to its annual Management Conference & Exhibition taking place Oct. 1-4 in Las Vegas. Read more...
24 Aug Traffic Deaths on the Rise as Distracted Drivers Roam the Roads After years of tougher drunken-driving laws and a massive awareness campaign, the public's attitude about intoxicated motoring shifted and traffic fatalities decreased. Read more...
24 Aug Oil Extends Decline After Unexpected US Crude Stockpile Gain Oil extended its decline after a government report showed that U.S. crude stockpiles unexpectedly rose last week. Read more...
24 Aug Navistar Recalls 3,952 ProStar Trucks Navistar International Corp. is recalling 3,952 ProStar trucks from model years 2014 to 2017 for a defect affecting power to the cab. The medium- and heavy-duty trucks were manufactured between June 11, 2013, and May 19, 2016. Read more...
24 Aug California's Bridges Need Upgrade, Says New Report A quarter of the bridges in California require significant maintenance or upgrades, a nonprofit transportation group noted in a report this month. Read more...
24 Aug Kentucky Trucking Association Partners With Community College to Enhance CDL Curriculum HAGER HILL, Ky. - Big Sandy Community and Technical College's Workforce Solutions division has partnered with the Kentucky Trucking Association to enhance curriculum for those seeking commercial driving licenses. Read more...
24 Aug Hyperloop Technology to Be Studied for Freight Transportation The transportation startup Hyperloop will study its electric propulsion tube system technology for moving freight at ports. Read more...
24 Aug Existing Home Sales Drop for First Time Since February Sales of previously owned homes dropped more than forecast in July from a nine-year high, restrained by limited choices for buyers, National Association of Realtors data showed Aug. 24. Read more...