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Missouri gets emergency federal highway funds

State gets $2 million in quick release emergency funds to begin repairs to roads and bridges damaged by summer floods.

September 15, 2011

Business

TransCore freight index surges in August

Firm said its North American Freight Index climbed 47 percent in August compared with the same month in 2010.

September 15, 2011

Business

Allison shows new 10-speed automatic transmission

Maker says production will begin in October 2012, and ramp up to maximum levels by 2013.

September 14, 2011

Business

NTSB urges ban on cell phone use

Board recommended banning the use of mobile phones by commercial drivers except in emergencies.

September 14, 2011

Business

DOT freight index unchanged in July

Freight TSI remained at the second highest level since August 2008, exceeded only by March and equaled by June.

September 14, 2011

Business

First Mexican carriers pass cross-border audit

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published information on Pre-Authorization Safety Audits for Mexican carriers.

September 14, 2011

Business

Insurance services group urges preparation for health reform

Company sees similarities to how industry prepared for CSA.

September 14, 2011

Business

House passes highway funding extension

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on an extension of transportation appropriations this week after House members passed the measure.

September 13, 2011

Business

GATS attracts visitors, exhibitors

The show also generated greater participation from trade groups that held meetings before or concurrently with GATS.

September 13, 2011

Business

New Hampshire gets DOT emergency funds

State Department of Transportation will use funds to repair roads and bridges damaged by floods from Hurricane Irene.

September 13, 2011

Business

Last chance to apply for owner-operator contest

Overdrive and the Truckload Carriers Association will be naming the nation’s top owner-operator.

September 13, 2011

Business

Diesel price dips slightly

Average prices were down slightly, except for small increases in the Rocky Mountain, West Coast and California areas.

September 13, 2011