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Carol Browner, the Obama administration’s top adviser on energy and climate issues, plans to step down from her position, the Associated Press reported, citing White House officials.

Consumer confidence hit its highest level in eight months in January, the New York-based Conference Board reported Tuesday.

The International Monetary Fund boosted its forecast for global economic growth this year, reflecting stronger U.S. output based on tax-cut extensions and higher growth in emerging economies, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

What will happen to the cost of insurance for fleets following implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program? The answer: It depends.

LAS VEGAS — Two industry analysts differed over whether trucking will tread water this year or improve its financial performance even more than it has, and economists told heavy-duty executives the danger of a double-dip recession is gone.

President Obama signed an executive order on Jan. 18 calling for a simplification of regulations and a review of ones that stifle economic growth.

Rick Snyder, Michigan’s newly elected governor, has announced his support for a second bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

An index of leading economic indicators increased in December, the six consecutive monthly increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell wants any company that ships cargo from the port in Norfolk via barge or rail rather than truck to receive a $50 per container state income tax credit.