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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2008

Additives For Fuel Economy

Perhaps this fuel crisis will propel skeptical users to take a look at fuel economy enhancers.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2008

4th Quarter Gross Domestic Product Up Only 0.6%

Real gross domestic product - the output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States - increased at an annual rate of 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to advanc

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NewsJanuary 23, 2008

New HDMA Chief Sees Prosperous Future for Trucking Industry

During his first address as chairman of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) board of directors, Joe McAleese, president and CEO of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, encouraged members to be in a position to adapt

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NewsJanuary 23, 2008

Economist: Stock Market Doesn't Necessarily Predict Recession

What the media is calling "market meltdowns around the globe" this week are signaling the "R" word to many. But during a presentation at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas Tuesday, one economist said not so fast

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NewsDecember 19, 2007

Survey: Slow Rebound of Equipment Purchases in 2008

As part of its fourth quarter Fleet Sentiment inquiry, CK Commercial Vehicle Research included questions about 2008 equipment buying plans. Fifty-nine for-hire, private and government fleet managers responded to the questionnaire.

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NewsDecember 13, 2007

Fitch: Weak Demand in '08 Pressures Freight Transportation

The past year proved challenging for the freight transportation industry in the United States, and 2008 will likely remain difficult, at least through the first half, according to Fitch Ratings. Fitch is a global rating agency providin

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NewsNovember 21, 2007

Online Holiday Shopping Holds Strong - Zogby Poll

More than three in four Internet users plan to do as much or more of their holiday shopping online this year as they did last year - even though many plan to cut back on overall spending

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NewsNovember 20, 2007

Conference Board: U.S. Households to Spend More on Christmas This Year Than Last

U.S. households are expected to spend an average of $471 on gifts during the holiday season, up from last year's estimate of $449, The Conference Board reported Tuesday. The Conference Board is the world's preeminent business

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NewsNovember 8, 2007

Economists Provide 2008 Forecasts at NTEA Summit

Commercial truck sales will experience a slow recovery after the first quarter of 2008, while heavy-duty sales are likely to grow faster next year than medium-duty trucks, according to Stephen Latin-Kasper

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NewsOctober 4, 2007

ATA Economist Predicts "Subdued" Fall Freight Season

October has traditionally been the peak of the fall freight season, but don't expect to see a big bump in freight this month, says ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello - or much economic improvement until the second half of 2008

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