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At least one economist is feeling good about the U.S. economy. Speaking at the 53rd ACT Research seminar Tuesday, Augustine Faucher, senior economist for PNC Financial Services Group, told the audience that the market “continues to look good for U.S. produced goods.”

Tags: Economy, ACT Research

To cut down on traffic congestion, New York City and Pensacola, Florida, will test the delivery and pickup of goods by truck during off-peak hours (such as overnight) through a newly launched federal pilot program.

Tags: Traffic Congestion, FHWA

Amazon has unveiled what some are calling Uber for last-mile delivery, after the fast-growing service that replaces traditional taxis with an app that links riders and drivers.

Tags: Amazon.com, Independent Contractors, Last Mile Delivery

Out-of-service violations were given out at all-time low rates by inspectors during this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck.

Tags: Cargo Securement, CVSA, Roadcheck, Out of Service Violations

The Department of Transportation has unveiled specifics about its Build America Transportation Investment Center, which aims to ease the “procedural, permitting, and financial barriers to increased infrastructure investment and development.”

Tags: Infrastructure, U.S. DOT, AASHTO, Infrastructure Funding

The value of freight moved between the U.S. and its next door neighbors Canada and Mexico totaled $93 billion in July 2015. All modes except air carried less freight than in July 2014.

Tags: Canada, Economy, Cross-Border Trucking, Mexico, Surface Trade, Freight

The American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists will focus on axle maintenance during its 23rd Technician Training Clinic.

Tags: Technician Training, ACOFAS, Hendrickson

Rising equipment costs and driver wages led to an increase in operational costs in 2014, according to a comprehensive report from the American Transportation Research Institute.

Tags: Operating Costs, LTL, Fuel Costs, ATRI, Truckload, Driver Pay

Consumers are feeling better than they were before and are spending more money because they are taking home larger paychecks, according two new reports. That bodes well for truck freight.

Tags: Economy, Consumer Confidence, Personal Income, Personal Spending

The U.S. Postal Service is purchasing 9,113 Ram ProMaster 2500 cargo vans for daily mail delivery, FCA US has announced.

Tags: USPS, Ram ProMaster, Cargo Vans, Full-Size Vans, Delivery Fleets, Procurement

The truck driver shortage remains a "primary concern” for third-party logistics providers and the shippers they serve, per the 2016 Third-Party Logistics Study.

Tags: Driver Shortage, Logistics

The price of diesel fuel fell again for the third straight week, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Energy Department.

Tags: Oil Prices, Diesel Prices, Gasoline Prices

Alcoa’s board of directors unanimously approved a plan to separate into two independent, publicly-traded companies.

Tags: Leadership, Wheels, Alcoa

Reyco Granning has named a new president after it was announced that current president Dave Compton is retiring on Sept. 30, 2015.

Tags: Leadership, Reyco Granning, People, Suspensions

Heavy Duty Trucking is extending the deadline for nominations to be a part of the 2015 Top 50 Green Fleets to Oct. 6.

Tags: Top Fleets, Green Fleets, Survey, Awards

The third party logistics and multi modal transportation services provider Radiant Logistics Inc. reported a small increase in net earnings following the purchase of three operations earlier this year.

Tags: Fleet Earnings, Radiant Logistics

The California Air Resources Board has opted to “readopt” a Low Carbon Fuel Standard that requires a 10 percent reduction in the “carbon intensity of transportation fuels” by 2020.

Tags: Emissions, Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Biodiesel, Alternative Fuels, CARB

The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) will open the application period for its upcoming round of funding under the Alt Fuels Colorado grant program on Oct. 1, the organization announced.

Tags: Colorado, Propane Autogas, CNG, Battery-Electric Vehicles, State Grants

Central Refrigerated Service has agreed to settle a sex and age discrimination case involving a mandatory strength exam for applicants.

Tags: Lawsuits, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Discrimination Complaint, Women Drivers

Used Class 8 volumes in August fell slightly from July but gained compared with last year’s numbers, according to the latest report from ACT Research.

Tags: Class 8, ACT Research, Used Truck Sales

Volvo Trucks North America announced plans to open a Customer Experience Center as part of a $38.1 million upgrade to its New River Valley truck assembly plant in Dublin, Va.

Tags: Volvo Trucks, New Facility, Assembly Plants

Stemco has announced the promotion of Michael Keller to director of aftermarket sales.

Tags: Sales, Aftermarket Parts, People, Stemco

Swift Transportation has lowered projections for profits for the final two quarters of the year and for the full year, due in large part to at least one accident, legal claims and expected lower freight volume.

Tags: Economy, Swift Transportation, Fleet Earnings

The U.S. economy performed better in the second quarter of the year than earlier thought, according to a new Commerce Department report Friday, leaving some wondering if this puts the Federal Reserve closer to raising interest rates.

Tags: Economy, GDP, Consumer Confidence, Federal Reserve, Gross Domestic Product