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NewsJuly 29, 2008

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumps 1.3 Percent

The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.3 percent in June, marking the second consecutive month-to-month gain. The index rose 0.5 percent in May

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NewsJuly 29, 2008

AASHTO Report Outlines Bridge Challenges

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials released "Bridging the Gap: Restoring and Rebuilding the Nation's Bridges," a new report that outlines the critical challenges ahead in repairing and restoring bridges in America

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NewsJuly 29, 2008

Bush Administration Unveils New Approach for Infrastructure

A clean and historic break with the past is needed to encourage the future vitality of our country's transportation network, said Transportation Secretary Mary Peters Tuesday in unveiling the Bush Administration's plan to change the national approach to transportation

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NewsJuly 29, 2008

Diesel Prices Drop More Than 11 Cents

The average price of a gallon of diesel fell for the second week in a row, dropping to $4.602 per gallon, the lowest it's been since May

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NewsJuly 28, 2008

ATA Files Suit to Block Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Concession Plans

The American Trucking Associations, with its Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference, filed suit in the U.S. District Court in California challenging the port "Concession Plans" as approved by the Cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach and their harbor commissions

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NewsJuly 28, 2008

Educational Topics Announced For HDAW 2009

The educational program for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2009 will focus on the them "Maximizing Opportunities in Challenging Times" with sessions on profit analysis, customer service, business plans, trends in fleet technology, motivating employees, and developing or improving service operations

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NewsJuly 25, 2008

Durable Goods Orders, Home Sales Beat Expectations

In a bit of surprise good news, durable goods orders rose in June, the biggest jump this year, while new home sales beat analysts' predictions

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NewsJuly 25, 2008

Saia Increases Revenues, but Earnings Slip

Saia Inc. Johns Greek, Ga., reported its second-quarter 2008 revenues Were $276 million, an Increase of 9 percent over the same period in 2007.

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NewsJuly 25, 2008

YRC Worldwide Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

YRC Worldwide, Overland Park, Kan., reported second-quarter net earnings of $36.3 million, down from a profit of $55.4 million a year earlier

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NewsJuly 24, 2008

Knight Transportation Reports Revenue and Net Income for the Second Quarter of 2008

Knight Transportation, Phoenix, saw net income fall in the second quarter, but is "cautiously optimistic" that things are starting to look up

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