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Industrial production in the United States rose 0.3% in November, while the portion of industrial capacity put to use rose to 77.6% from 77.5%, the highest since May 2001, the Federal Reserve reported.

The Department of Energy said Monday the national average price of diesel fuel declined 7.2 cents to $1.997 a gallon, the lowest price in nearly three months.

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Congress did not pass legislation authorizing new multi-year transportation spending before it adjourned last week, so the 109th Congress will have to start over with the measure after it convenes in January, congressional committee staff members said.

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday unanimously raised the benchmark U.S. interest rate a quarter-point to 2.25%, the highest since November 2001, and again said it would carry out additional increases at a "measured" pace.

Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. truly understand the frustration of drivers and transportation companies concerning the double standards for automobiles and commercial vehicles. My husband and I were once owner-operators and I have seen the hazardous mistakes that automobile drivers commit.

Roper Industries Inc. said it completed the acquisition of TransCore Holdings Inc. In October, Roper said would buy TransCore from an investor group led by KRG Capital Partners LLC for about $600 million.

Click here to write a Letter to the Editor.We’re pleased that President Bush last week asked Norman Mineta to remain as secretary of transportation, as the president prepared for his second term in office. And we’re delighted that Mineta has accepted.