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The price of crude oil fell futures in New York briefly set a new record on Wednesday before falling back after the Department of Energy said U.S. inventories of gasoline increased in the latest week.

WASHINGTON — Port and border drayage truck drivers could pose a security risk that is difficult to manage, a Department of 91ÊÓƵland Security official told reporters and transportation officials.

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Thousands of drivers who applied for the Free and Secure Trade program at the U.S.-Canadian border have not followed up with required in-person interviews, said Chris Kealey, a spokesman for the Canada Border Services Agency. The FAST program pre-approves drivers so they could cross the border quickly.

The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday the government should require data recorders or "black boxes" in all passenger vehicles that record speed, seat belt use, braking and other factors, news services reported.

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The national average retail price for diesel fuel rose 2.6 cents to a record $1.78 per gallon, the U.S. Department of Energy said Monday.

Delayed and canceled trips were the norm for trucking and delivery drivers and their customers around New York on Monday as new traffic restrictions and increased inspections were implemented due to terrorist threats, news services reported..

All but one of the nation’s four major railroads have provided detailed plans as requested by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board on how they intend to meet the peak freight-shipping season now setting in, STB Chairman Roger Nober told Transport Topics.