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Business

Durable Goods Orders Flat in October

Durable goods orders were little changed in October, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

November 27, 2012
BusinessLogistics

APL Logistics Acquires Carmichael International

APL Logistics said it has acquired U.S. Customs brokerage firm Carmichael International Service. No terms were disclosed.

November 27, 2012
Business

First Stretch of Long-Awaited I-69 Opens in Indiana

The first three sections of Interstate 69 in Indiana have opened to traffic on a 67-mile stretch through the southwest part of the state.

November 26, 2012
BusinessTechnology

C.H. Robinson Revamps Online Tool

C.H. Robinson introduced an updated online tool with improved user interface and additional customization options for customers, the company said.

November 26, 2012
BusinessFuel

Oil Declines From Three-Day High

Oil fell from a three-day high to below $88 a barrel Monday as European ministers met to discuss additional funds to help Greece, Bloomberg reported.

November 26, 2012
GovernmentBusiness

AASHTO Chooses Wright as Director

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials chose new leaders, including an executive director, during its annual convention last week in Pittsburgh.

November 26, 2012
GovernmentBusiness

ATD Names Six Finalists for Dealer of the Year

American Truck Dealers named six finalists for its 2013 Truck Dealer of the Year competition.

November 26, 2012
Special CoverageBusinessFuel

Editorial: Natural Gas and Trucking

The amazing response to American Trucking Associations’ Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking reaffirms just how interested the industry is in finding a cheaper, dependable alternative fuel source.

November 26, 2012
Special CoverageBusinessFuel

ATA’s Summit on Natural Gas to Focus on Alt-Fuels for Fleets

American Trucking Associations this week will convene a two-day, public conference on the industry’s use of natural gas, a development that several executives said may significantly alter U.S. trucking operations by displacing much of the diesel fuel the industry burns.

November 26, 2012
PerspectiveBusinessFuel

Opinion: 7 Ways to Keep Water Out of Diesel Fuel

Anyone who works with diesel fuel — stored or otherwise — knows that water comes with the territory.

November 26, 2012