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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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Arkansas Best鈥檚 3Q Income Drops

Arkansas Best Corp. said Friday its third-quarter net income fell 40% due to lower freight levels and higher costs.

October 26, 2007
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Consumer Confidence Drops in October

U.S. consumer confidence fell in October to the lowest level in 17 months, according to the University of Michigan鈥檚 latest consumer sentiment index, released Friday.

October 26, 2007
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Opinion: 鈥楲oad 鈥檈m High and Tight...鈥

My dad started Graves Truck Lines, with his dad, in 1935 at the height of the Great Depression. It was their response to the 鈥淲hat now?鈥 that followed the loss of the family farm.

October 26, 2007
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New 91视频 Sales Rise 4.8%

New home rose 4.8% in September, after the Commerce Department revised previous months鈥 sales upward, Commerce said Thursday.

October 25, 2007
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Durable Orders Fall 1.7% in September

Durable goods orders fell 1.7% in September saw their biggest drop in seven months, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

October 25, 2007
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Bill Offering Safety Tax Credit Praised

A bill introduced in the House of Representatives that would give trucking fleets a 50% tax credit for investing in safety technologies has won praise from transportation and safety officials, but they acknowledged the legislation likely faces an uphill battle.

October 24, 2007
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

SoCal Fires Close Part of Interstate 5

Interstate 5 in Southern California is closed in both directions near Camp Pendleton, as firefighters continue to battle ongoing blazes burning close to the freeway, the Associated Press reported.

October 24, 2007
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TransForce Reports Lower Third-Quarter Earnings

Canadian transportation firm TransForce Income Fund said Wednesday its third-quarter earnings declined, due in part to a slowdown in truck volumes.

October 24, 2007
BusinessSafetyGovernment

House Passes Rail Safety Bill

The House passed legislation last week that would require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a long-term strategy for improving railroad safety.

October 24, 2007
FuelBusinessGovernment

Diesel Climbs 5.5垄 to $3.094; Gasoline Jumps 6.1垄 to $2.823

The average pump price of diesel fuel jumped 5.5 cents to $3.094 a gallon 鈥 the highest since the all-time record set in the same week two years ago, the Department of Energy said Monday.

October 23, 2007