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The House passed a bill that would take the permitting authority for the Keystone XL Pipeline away from President Obama.

The number of Americans driving during the Memorial Day holiday weekend will rise slightly, with a majority saying gasoline prices will not impact their plans, according to AAA.

A section of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River north of Seattle collapsed after it was struck late Thursday by a heavy-duty truck, closing the West Coast’s main north-south highway in both directions.

Durable goods orders rose 3.3% in April, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Navistar International Corp. announced last week it has hired Bill Kozek as president of its North American truck and parts business.

Retrofits of diesel particulate filters onto older vehicles that never had them will take a jump in 2014, when California’s rule requiring DPFs on all pre-2007 trucks takes effect, forcing owners to pay close attention to engine problems that produce clogged units.

Cargo securement will be a key focus of this year’s Roadcheck safety event, scheduled to be held next week throughout North America, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said.

Leaders of the Teamsters union last week said they approved a tentative five-year contract agreement with ABF Freight System that includes a 7% pay cut, setting the stage for rank-and-file voting to begin June 3.

New home sales rose 2.3% in April to a three-month high, the Commerce Department said Thursday.