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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

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Congress Targets Highway Privatization

The trucking industry and congressional Democrats are seeking to slow states’ efforts to lease toll roads to private investors, Bloomberg reported.

June 11, 2007
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‘Hot Fuel’ Comes Under Federal Scrutiny

Federal lawmakers said that oil companies and service station owners cheated consumers due to fuel’s tendency to expand in warm temperatures, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday.

June 11, 2007
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DOT Outlines Cross-Border Standards

The Transportation Department said Monday it has published additional details on safety standards and inspection program in place for its cross-border trucking demonstration program.

June 11, 2007
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Biofuels Development Could Cost Billions

Extensive biofuels development could cost taxpayers billions over the next 15 years, the Washington Post reported Friday.

June 11, 2007
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China’s Truck Sales Booming

China’s vehicle sales rose at the fastest pace in four months, led by economic growth and higher truck demand, Bloomberg reported Monday.

June 11, 2007
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Panel Mulls Network of Truck-Only Lanes

Trucking executive Patrick Quinn proposed building a system of dedicated truck-only lanes to streamline freight movement and the idea has been “well received†by members of a U.S. commission.

June 11, 2007
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Truck Makers’ Exports Climb

Exports of heavy trucks built in North America have risen to 35% of overall output this year, while domestic sales have plunged, analysts and manufacturers said.

June 11, 2007
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Lawmakers Urge Limits to Road Privatization

Key House leaders gave faint praise to plans for public-private transportation projects, but warned states that such deals should preserve the public’s interest by avoiding price-gouging and restrictions on competing roadways.

June 11, 2007
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Trailer Buyers Seek Looks, Durability

Despite the wide gap in price and technology between tractors and trailers, trucking firms are often just as exacting in what they demand in the trailers they buy as they are for the trucks.

June 11, 2007