The leaders of several key committees have urged the Senate to take up a six-month extension of the federal highway program.

The leaders of several key committees have urged the Senate to take up a six-month extension of the federal highway program.

Schneider National said it will take over the transportation operations of Emerson Electric Co., an appliances and electronics manufacturer.

Housing starts fell 11% in October, while building permits also declined, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ruled that Boston’s efforts to stop trucks from carrying hazardous materials through the city during certain hours is illegal, the Associated Press reported.