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An ever-increasing number of fleets today are investing significant capital to outfit their trucks with the latest safety technology to reduce accidents that harm people and disrupt freight operations.

New home sales rose 1.6% in November to a seven-month high, the Commerce Department reported.

Consumer personal spending rose 0.1% in November for a second straight month, the Commerce Department said.

Durable goods orders rose by the most in four months in November, Commerce Department reported.

DOT released its long-awaited final hours-of-service rule Thursday, leaving in place an 11-hour daily driving limit while cutting drivers' weekly hours. The rule was not well-received by trucking and shippers' groups.

The Department of Transportation released its final hours-of-service rule Thursday, holding truck drivers’ daily driving limit at 11 hours while setting restrictions on drivers’ weekly hours.

Trucking and shippers groups reacted swiftly and negatively to the Department of Transportation’s final hours-of-service rule, citing the potential for more congestion and saying it will not improve highway safety.

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U.S. intermodal traffic increased 6% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.

An index of leading economic indicators rose in November, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.