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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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UPS to Handle DHL鈥檚 North America Air Service

UPS Inc. said Wednesday it will provide air transportation in North America for competitor DHL Express, as DHL works to cut costs.

May 28, 2008
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelTechnology

Letters to the Editor: Ban on Independents, Exporting U.S. Diesel, Ticketing Truckers, Fuel and Emissions

In response to the Los Angeles Port Authority鈥檚 looming ban on owner-operators, it never ceases to amaze me that our governmental bodies believe they have autonomous authority over all things.

May 28, 2008
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Ford, American Axle Plan Job Cuts

Ford Motor Co. plans to lay off up to 12% of its salaried employees by August as part of a restructuring in the face of slumping sales and high fuel prices, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

May 28, 2008
BusinessGovernment

Durable Goods Orders Fall 0.5%

Durable goods orders fell 0.5% in April, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

May 28, 2008
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New 91视频 Sales Rise 3.3%

New home sales increased 3.3% in April, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

May 27, 2008
BusinessSafetyGovernment

Knight Boosts Dividend

Knight Transportation said Tuesday its board increased its quarterly dividend to 4 cents a share, from 3 cents.

May 27, 2008
FuelBusinessGovernment

More Truckers Selling Their Rigs, Times Says

Thousands of U.S. truckers unable to make money because of rising fuel prices are selling their trucks, in what may be the biggest cut in the U.S. trucking fleet since trucking deregulation in 1980, the New York Times reported Tuesday.

May 27, 2008
GovernmentBusinessSafety

British Truckers Jam London in Diesel Protest

Hundreds of trucks blocked traffic in central London Tuesday to protest soaring diesel prices there, the Associated Press reported.

May 27, 2008
GovernmentBusiness

Consumer Confidence Plunges to 16-Year Low

Consumer confidence fell to a 16-year low this month, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.

May 27, 2008
BusinessSafetyGovernment

Seat-Belt Use to Be Focus of CVSA鈥檚 Roadcheck Event

The use of safety belts by commercial drivers will be a major focus of the International Roadcheck 2008 event, safety officials said.

May 27, 2008