Manufacturing Cooled in July Following Five-Month High
Manufacturing in the United States cooled in July from the highest level in five months, a sign of fitful progress in the industry.
Court Upholds Independent Contractor Status in Massachusetts Case
A federal court ruled that Massachusetts courier drivers are independent contractors, turning away a bid by the state to classify the workers as employees.
Factory Orders Fall on Weak Demand for Transportation Equipment
New orders for U.S. factory goods fell more than expected in May on weak demand for transportation and electrical equipment, a sign that manufacturing remained mired in a soft patch.
Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace in Five Months
Manufacturing expanded in June at the fastest pace in five months, indicating domestic demand is allowing America’s factories to withstand sluggish overseas economies.
July 1, 2015Radioactive Material Drivers Granted Rest Break Exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted the U.S. Department of Energy an exemption allowing its drivers who haul security-sensitive radioactive material to forgo an hours of service 30-minute rest break requirement.
General Motors to Re-Enter US Medium-Duty Market
General Motors Co. plans to return to the U.S. medium-duty truck market in 2016 through a manufacturing agreement with Isuzu Motors Ltd.
June 15, 2015Factory Production Drops on Energy Pullback
Factory production unexpectedly declined in May as the slump in energy output deepened.
June 15, 2015May Truck Orders Fall 23% as Open Production Slots Dwindle
New heavy-duty truck orders declined in May for a third straight month as the number of available 2015 production slots continued to shrink, ACT Research reported.
Factories Expand as Orders Grow at Fastest Pace in Five Months
Manufacturing expanded more than forecast in May as orders grew at the fastest pace in five months, indicating the industry is starting to emerge from a first-quarter slump.
June 1, 2015Factory Output Stalls in April on Machinery Cutbacks
Factory production stalled in April, as American manufacturers were dealt blows by a strong dollar and cheap oil.
May 15, 2015