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Security experts say cargo thieves are becoming more selective and organized, which is resulting in a more substantial average loss per incident. Now, fleets are fighting back with anti-theft devices, diligent drivers and increased collaboration.

The U.S. diesel and gasoline price averages both dipped for a second week, giving back some of the strong October surge in refined product costs during the four previous weeks. Crude oil fluctuated but remained below $80 a barrel.

U.S. Class 8 truck sales in October were 29.6% lower than year-ago levels, marking the 10th straight month this year that sales have trailed 2008’s results, according to data from WardsAuto.com.

An index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in October, marking the seventh straight gain, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia expanded at a faster pace in November than in October, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.

Housing starts fell 11% in October, while building permits also declined, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

The consumer price index rose 0.3% in October, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ruled that Boston’s efforts to stop trucks from carrying hazardous materials through the city during certain hours is illegal, the Associated Press reported.

Prices paid to U.S. producers rose 0.3% in October, the Labor Department said Tuesday.