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Springtime across the United States is supposed to be a period of rebirth, a time when the world comes alive again after hunkering down to survive what was for many a harsh winter.

USF Announces Standardization of LTL Offerings • Exide, Volvo Ink Supply Deal • Natso Decries Rest Stop Commercialization • Flying J Founder Killed in Plane Crash • And more ...

The national average price of diesel fuel fell 1.9 cents a gallon to $1.752, the Department of Energy reported Monday.

WASHINGTON — The Republican and Democratic leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said they were jointly proposing to raise the federal tax on diesel and gasoline to help raise $75 billion to improve the nation’s highways and bridges.

Production at U.S. factories, mines and utilities rose 0.1% during February, a report by the Federal Reserve said Friday.

Prices paid to U.S. wholesalers rose in February, a government report said Friday.

Oil Prices Could Surge If U.S. Attacks Iraq • Consumer Sentiment Falls in March, University Says • P.A.M. Reports Better 4Q Results • Daimler Purchases 43% of Mitsubishi Truck Unit •

Retail sales in the United States fell 1.6% in February, their largest drop since November 2001, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

IEA Doubts OPEC’s Capacity to Fill Oil Gap • Intermodal Traffic Up 10.5% Last Week • Tyco Says It Will Close 300 Plants • Diesel Prices Fall in Britain After U.S. Supply Report • And more ...

The two largest U.S. shipper organizations find themselves with most of their top executive positions vacant, just as the freight transportation industry is facing explosive fuel costs, a murky economic outlook and a host of legislation on Capitol Hill.