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Refrigerated carrier Frozen Food Express Industries narrowed its loss to $3.7 million, or 22 cents a share, in the first quarter, compared with a loss of $6.1 million, or 36 cents, a year ago.

Wabco Holdings said Wednesday it earned a profit of $30.7 million, or 47 cents a share in the first quarter, compared with a loss of $36.4 million, or 57 cents, a year ago.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a waiver from its hours-of-service rules for trucks hauling supplies being used in the cleanup of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Navistar International Corp. said it has resolved its lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over the types of technology to be used in new diesel engines.

Truck and auto components maker ArvinMeritor Inc. said Tuesday it posted a second-quarter profit on cost cuts and higher auto production.

A proposal that would allow police to fine drivers of cars and trucks $75 for failing to remove snow and ice from their vehicles has overwhelmingly passed the Connecticut House.

U.S. factory orders rose 1.3% in March, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Diesel rose to its highest level in more a year and a half, gaining 4.4 cents to $3.122 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Monday.

Penske Truck Leasing has ordered 750 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with selective catalytic reduction technology, making the manufacturer the majority supplier of 2010 tractors to Penske, Freightliner said.