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Producers Roll Out New Models as Fleets Eye Lighter, Tougher Units

The drive by trucking companies to become more efficient is reshaping the trailer manufacturing industry.

March 8, 2010

Diesel, Gasoline Rise Again

The average retail price of U.S. diesel rose 2.9 cents last week, the second consecutive increase, pushing the cost of trucking’s main fuel to $2.861 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy.

March 8, 2010

Dynamex’s 2Q Income Falls

Logistics and delivery firm Dynamex Inc.’s fiscal second-quarter profit fell slightly to $2.22 million, or 23 cents a share, from $2.3 million, or 24 cents, a year ago.

March 4, 2010

Jobless Claims Drop for Week

Initial jobless claims fell by 29,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.

March 4, 2010

Fourth-Quarter Productivity Revised Upward

Worker productivity jumped 6.9% in the fourth quarter, capping the largest one-year gain since 2002, the Labor Department said Thursday.

March 4, 2010

Lawmakers Seek Resolution of Mexican Trucks Dispute

A group of 56 U.S. lawmakers have urged the Obama administration to resolve a dispute with Mexico over cross-border trucking that has damaged bilateral trade, Reuters reported.

March 4, 2010

New Ambassador Bridge Span Rejected

The U.S. Coast Guard has rejected plans for a second Ambassador Bridge span connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, the Detroit News reported.

March 3, 2010

ISM Services Index Improves

The U.S. economy’s service sector improved in February, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.

March 3, 2010

ISM Manufacturing Index Expands for Seventh Month

U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for a seventh straight month in February, the Institute for Supply Management said.

March 3, 2010

Construction Spending Drops 0.6%

Construction spending fell 0.6% in January, the Commerce Department reported.

March 2, 2010