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Initial jobless claims held steady last week at the lowest level in nearly four years, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Wright Express Corp.’s fourth-quarter profit grew to $32.8 million, or 84 cents per share, compared with $18.5 million, or 47 cents, a year ealier.

Two of the 10 largest U.S. household goods carriers are about to be combined, as Wheaton Van Lines Inc. said on Feb. 11 it intends to acquire smaller competitor Bekins Van Lines in March.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will hear public comments at the Mid-America Trucking Show next month about the potential that drivers using electronic onboard recorders could be harassed by the carriers they drive for.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Technology & Maintenance Council gave one fleet executive and four associate members its Silver Spark Plug Award for career achievement at TMC’s annual meeting being held here this week.

Existing home sales rose for a fourth straight month in January, reaching the highest level since May, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.

Air and ground expedited services provider Bolt Express LLC said it has completed the acquisition of third-party services provider Strike Logistics.

Component maker Dana Holding Corp. said its fourth-quarter and full-year income both improved, on higher vehicle production and acquisitions.