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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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P.A.M. Takes $3.2 Million 3Q Loss

Truckload carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services said it lost $3.2 million, or 33 cents a share, in the third quarter, compared with net income of $36,000, or zero cents, a year earlier.

October 29, 2008
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Durable Goods Orders Rise 0.8% in September

Durable goods orders rose 0.8% in September, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

October 29, 2008
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Deutsche Post Slashes ’08 Guidance; Cites U.S. Weakness

Germany’s Deutsche Post AG, parent of parcel carrier DHL Express, slashed its 2008 earnings guidance and withdrew its 2009 outlook, warning that worsening economic conditions, particularly in the United States, are cutting into its profits.

October 29, 2008
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Diesel Tumbles 19.4¢ to $3.288; Gas Plunges 25.8¢ to $2.656

Diesel’s national average pump price fell for the 14th time in 15 weeks, declining 19.4 cents to $3.288 a gallon, its lowest price since February, the Department of Energy said Monday.

October 28, 2008
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Consumer Confidence Falls to Record Low in October

Consumer confidence fell to a record low in October as stocks plunged and the credit crisis worsened, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.

October 28, 2008
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Covenant Reports 3Q Loss

Covenant Transportation Group said late Monday it lost $3.4 million, or 24 cents a share, in the third quarter, compared with a loss of $3.6 million, or 25 cents, a year ago.

October 27, 2008
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Covenant Reports 3Q Loss

Covenant Transportation Group said late Monday it lost $3.4 million, or 24 cents a share, in the third quarter, compared with a loss of $3.6 million, or 25 cents, a year ago.

October 27, 2008
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New 91ÊÓÆµ Sales Rise 2.7% in September

New home sales rose 2.7% in September from a 17-year low the month before, the Commerce Department said Monday.

October 27, 2008
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New 91ÊÓÆµ Sales Rise 2.7% in September

New home sales rose 2.7% in September from a 17-year low the month before, the Commerce Department said Monday.

October 27, 2008
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CARB Diesel Regs Available for Public Comment

The California Air Resources Board has made available for public comment the latest draft version of two regulations that are aimed at cleaning up emissions from the estimated 1 million heavy-duty diesel trucks that operate in California.

October 27, 2008