Chicago Manufacturing Index Slips in April

Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region slipped in April from March, but showed continued expansion, the Institute for Supply Chain Management-Chicago said Friday.

Chinaa s Exports Perch on Uncertain Truck System

For years, China’s export juggernaut has been fed by highly efficient factories, low-cost labor and a fleet of container ships capable of transporting huge volumes of toys, textiles, electronics and other goods to every corner of the world.

Consumer Confidence Increases in April

Consumer confidence rose in April from a 16-month low, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.

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Turnpike, toll union agree to deal, average pay cut to $49G

The same faces with outstretched hands will continue to collect your coins and dollars at toll booths for the next two years – although for less pay – under a deal expected to be approved by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority today.

Opinion: Sleep Apnea and the Regulatory Agenda

The country’s recent economic climate certainly illustrates how essential and strong the transportation component is to our way of life, but trucking has needed to navigate regulatory challenges as well.

Trailer market remains red hot

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The trailer market shows no signs of cooling off, with net orders surging 21% from February levels in March, according to the most recent State of the Industry: US Trailers report published by ACT Research. [Full Story]