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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said that people with interests in commercial transportation would prefer safe-operations incentives that emphasized rewards over those with punishments.

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The Department of Transportation said Wednesday its transportation services index rose 1.9% in January from the previous month.

Crude oil fell Wednesday for a third straight day after the Department of Energy issued its weekly inventory reports showing strong oil stocks, Bloomberg reported.

Diesel and gasoline again broke records Monday, both climbing more than 5 cents a gallon to new highs, the Department of Energy said.

Brake and transmission products supplier Hawk Corp. said Tuesday it was increasing its first-quarter net sales and operations income guidance due to strong markets including in heavy-duty trucking.

A Federal Highway Administration interim report on leaks in Boston’s Central Artery Tunnel project concludes that the project is structurally sound but recommends that work continue with inspections and repairs.

American Trucking Associations said its Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference has reached consensus with other groups on intermodal equipment standards, known as roadability.

UPS Inc. said Tuesday it has begun accepting returned packages at its 40,000 drop box locations, making it easier to send back online purchases.