Transportation NAFTA surface trade jump highest ever August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Surface transportation trade between the three NAFTA nations jumped 24.1 percent in February from a year ago -- the highest gain on record, according to the DOT's Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Transportation Trucks still best for hauling agriculture freight: USDA August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- At least one government agency likes trucking as a form of transporting goods.
Transportation Private bridge sues Canada over DRIC offer to Michigan August 1, 2014 WINDSOR, Ont. -- Ambassador Bridge owner Matty Mouroun has summoned his lawyers -- again -- this time to try and block Canada's offer to pay for Michigan's share of a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit.
Transportation Capacity crunch coming: JOC August 1, 2014 NEWARK, N.J. -- For the first time in a while, manufacturers and retailers are starting to experience problems securing transport for international shipping.
Transportation CanAm border problems still not being addressed: CTA August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Nearly a decade after the 9-11 terrorist attacks, the Canada-U.S. border is still not running smoothly; and politicians have not delivered on promises to fix it.
Transportation YRC’s road to recovery ‘long and bumpy’ August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- YRC Worldwide reported another quarterly loss, despite implementing extensive cost cutting and refinancing programs.
Transportation Border issues not our problem: US purchasers August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- U.S. purchasing managers are not concerned about the impacts of a thickening Canada-U.S. border. They're leaving those worries to their Canadian suppliers.
Transportation Bridge awarded stay in court ruling to dismantle facilities August 1, 2014 DETROIT -- The Ambassador Bridge won a temporary legal victory when the Michigan Supreme Court issued a stay of a local judge's order that newly built amenities on the bridge approaches must be torn down.
Transportation Mexican cross-border truck revival ‘very close’: LaHood August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the administration is "closer than soon" in tabling a plan to resolve the cross-border trucking dispute with Mexico.
Transportation Top supply chains bring recessionary rewards: Prof August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Companies with high-performing supply chains routinely outperform their rivals, even more so in bad times, says a professor from Michigan State University.
Transportation Consecutive increases in exports halted August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Falling prices for energy products dragged down Canada's merchandise exports slightly, by 0.7 percent in March, while imports grew 2 percent on the strength of precious metals.
Transportation Better days ahead. Way ahead, forecast says August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- Never mind CSA 2010, how about 2021? Because that's how far into the future the American Trucking Associations (ATA) predict the well being of this industry.
Transportation CTA suggests fixes for smoother border August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The new chief at the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency is determined clean up inefficiencies at the border and says he'll start with "low-hanging fruit."
Transportation Michigan lawmakers get final message before bridge vote August 1, 2014 DETROIT -- As the Michigan legislature prepares to vote on the future of the Detroit River International Crossing, supporters and retractors of the project took time to get in some parting words.
Transportation Decision on DRIC delayed; Carmakers urge on new bridge August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association is one of many industry groups calling for continued support of the Detroit River International Crossing project.