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The number of truck-related highway fatalities declined again last year, both in terms of the absolute number and as a ratio of the total number of miles driven.

Two reports Monday on U.S. economic activity came in stronger than expected. Factory purchasing agents said conditions were somewhat less negative in March, while the government said February construction spending hit an all-time high.

Mack Trucks said it will cut jobs at three different plants, reducing its workforce by about 12%, due to weakness in the heavy truck market.

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MIAMI — The problem with used trucks is a simple one. Supply is greater than demand, and that is unlikely to change for at least two or three more years.

MIAMI — Despite a 50% drop in production of heavy-duty trucks during the past year, the chairman of Eaton Corp. said he is optimistic about an economic recovery and expansion of truck sales.

In separate reports that show a further decline in manufacturing activity for key Midwestern markets, factory purchasing managers in Chicago and Milwaukee said conditions worsened again in March for their members.

Exide Technologies said Friday that it is closing two vehicle battery manufacturing plants in North America and cutting jobs at two facilities in Europe as part of its ongoing restructuring.