Archive for January 5th, 2010

New York Thruway tolls jump 5 percent »

For truckers facing pressure from the state and the threat of fines for traveling on back roads, a 5 percent toll increase on the New York Thruway promises to add up. The increase was approved in 2008 and took effect Monday, Jan. 4. Officials say the rate hike will bring in an additional $27 million [...]

Stocks on the move: Biodel, Con-way, ICx, Old Dominion, Saia »

Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading this morning. More: continued here

Qualcomm announces leadership changes »

Qualcomm Inc. announced that Len Lauer, chief oper… More: continued here

Consumer Confidence Hits Three-Month High »

Consumer confidence rose to a three-month high, the New York-based Conference Board reported Tuesday, as retail sales last week improved 2.3% from a year ago. More: continued here

Feds order Arrow Trucking to retrieve vehicles »

Federal authorities have issued an emergency order to executives at Arrow Trucking Co. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Rivals Climb As YRC Fights To Survive »

As troubled U.S. trucker YRC Worldwide fights to stay afloat, investors scooped up stocks in its rivals on Tuesday in anticipation of a bankruptcy. More: continued here

DriveTest back in biz, but backlog remains »

TORONTO, Ont. – DriveTest Centres opened their doors yesterday for the first time since a four-month str… [Full Story] More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Diesel prices increase to $2.80 per gallon »

U.S. on-highway diesel increased by an average of 6.5 cents per gallon to just shy of $2.80 for the week ending Monday, Jan. 4. More: continued here

Federal biodiesel tax credit expires »

The federal tax credit that provided makers of bio… More: continued here

Canadian long-haul drivers get Christmas gift from feds »

OTTAWA, Ont. – Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty gave long-haul truck drivers a welcomed holiday gif… [Full Story] More: continued here