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The price of diesel fuel has been climbing almost steadily since early 1999, and the professional truck drivers still on the road and earning a living are likely to be those who have learned how to stretch every gallon.

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Rising prices for diesel fuel ripple through the economy by pushing up transportation costs for goods and by putting more trucking jobs at risk, the American Trucking Association’s chief economist said today in a televised interview on CNN.