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With cargo theft on the rise, trucking companies such as Schneider National and Con-way Inc. are relying on the latest technology — as well as increased collaboration with security consultants, insurers, shippers and law enforcement — to fight criminals who have become more sophisticated.

Orders for new trailers rose 74% in July over July 2009, pushing year-to-date levels ahead by the same percentage, ACT Research Co. reported.

The national price averages for retail diesel and gasoline declined moderately last week, as falling crude oil prices, rising petroleum inventories and bad news about housing suggest there is no pressure to cause a sustained increase in the cost of U.S. refined products.

Truck tonnage in the United States rose 7.4% in July from a year earlier, the eighth consecutive monthly gain, American Trucking Associations reported last week.

The prediction by some people is that the new CSA rules will take 5% or more over-the-road drivers off our highways. To some folks that may be a good thing.

About the only silver lining that seems to be coming from the obvious slowdown of the U.S. economy is that it’s taking pressure off domestic fuel prices, in part by encouraging commodities speculators to find other places to ply their trade.

Oil rose almost $2 Friday to finish the week over $75 a barrel, posting its first weekly gain in three weeks, Bloomberg reported.

A key concern of savvy business owners is getting their product to market as efficiently as possible. A common misconception in supply-chain management is that a warehouse operation comes with “necessary” inefficiencies.

Worldwide air cargo traffic rose 22.7% in July from a year ago, the International Air Transport Association said.