Surface transportation trade dips in November
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and Canada and Mexico rose 15.5 percent in November over November 2009.
Stocks set to rise before economic reports
Stocks were set to rise Tuesday ahead of reports on manufacturing and the homebuilding industry.
Truck driver glad he survived car chase, assault by Zeta gunmen
A Georgia truck driver is glad to be alive and on American soil Monday as he survived an attempted carjacking at the hands of Zeta gunmen over the weekend.
ISM Manufacturing Index Has Best Showing Since 2004
U.S. manufacturing activity rose in January at the fastest pace in almost seven years, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.
Cummins’ Profit Rises for 4Q, Year
Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit rose from a year ago as sales jumped 22% and that 2010 was the strongest year in its history.
Paccar Reports Higher 4Q Profit
Paccar Inc. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit rose and the truck manufacturer said it sees a stronger truck market for 2011.
Maxwell Technologies introduces ultracapacitor-based backup power module for Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. is introducing a 56-volt ultracapacitor module designed specifically to address the short-term ride-through and bridge power requirements of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems for mission-critical installations such a…
EU publishes CO2 derogations to Cars and CO2 regulation for car manufacturers
The European Union has published rules on exemptions from carbon reduction targets for car manufacturers. The derogations were set in the EU’s 2009 Cars and CO2 regulation and will enter force on 16 February. The 2009 regulation sets an average n…
U.S. Xpress Celebrates 25 Years of Service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On Jan. 21, a quarter-century to the day after U.S. Xpress Enterprises hauled its first load of freight, business “stinks,” said Max Fuller, the company’s co-founder and chief executive officer.
Massive Storm Begins Trek Across Midwest
A monster storm was bearing down on the middle of the United States on Tuesday, with freezing rain and sleet pelting several states from Texas through Ohio.