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Rand McNally has introduced additions and updates to its IntelliRoute and MileMaker software.

Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D) is exploring ways to use a mileage tax and satellite technology to pay for roads, instead of a fuel tax, the Albany (Ore.) Democrat-Herald reported Saturday.

Southern California port officials and state environmental regulators continued pressing their campaign to reduce heavy-truck diesel emissions, approving several controversial measures during 2008 that some truckers said will lead to severe economic hardships.

The Intermodal Association of North America’s board of directors has elected Greg Stefflre, CEO of Rail Delivery Services, Fontana, Calif., as its chairman for 2009.

Sales of both existing and new homes fell in November, the National Association of Realtors and the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

U.S. consumer confidence improved this month from its lowest level in 28 years, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan’s preliminary monthly consumer sentiment index released Tuesday.

Ryder System said Tuesday it has completed its acquisition of a Canadian logistics firm with operations in China.

Old Dominion Freight Line said Tuesday it is lowering its profit forecast due to difficult economic conditions.

The U.S. economy contracted 0.5% in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said Tuesday in its final of three estimates.