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U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. said Friday it agreed to purchase a 49% stake of truckload carrier Arnold Transportation for about $6.4 million.

Congress approved a $136 billion corporate tax bill last week that would change the payment structure of the excise tax on tires and eliminate quarterly payments of the heavy-vehicle use tax.

Truck makers’ inability to keep pace with Class 8 demand could lead to soaring equipment prices for years to come, fleets and analysts said, prompting some motor carriers to lock in deals now to guarantee price and delivery — and to plan future purchases sooner than they normally would.

Natso Inc., the Alexandria, Va.-based trade association representing travel plazas and truck stops, said Oct. 12 it had named Lisa Mullings as its new president.

The price of crude oil closed above $55 a barrel in New York for the first time on Friday..

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday its index of regional manufacturing rose to 28.5 in October from 13.4 the month before.

The Conference Board said Thursday its index of leading economic indicators fell 0.1% in September, the fourth consecutive decline..

U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks in September jumped 44.5% over the previous September to the highest total in more than four years as buyers added capacity to meet strong demand, replaced aging vehicles and accelerated purchases ahead of higher price tags coming in 2007 when new emission regulations begin.