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Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico jumped 39.5% in May, the largest increase since records began, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.

The American Transportation Research Institute has updated its online guide of state and local anti-idling regulations, the group said Thursday.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said Thursday it returned to profit in the second quarter after a loss last year.

Canadian transportation and logistics firm TransForce Inc. said its second-quarter net income fell to C$17.1 million, or 18 cents a share, from C$18 million, or 21 cents, a year ago.

Initial jobless claims fell by 11,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Tank truck carrier Quality Distribution reported second-quarter net income of $2.1 million, or 9 cents per share, compared with a loss of $186.2 million, or $9.58, a year ago.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said it approved toll increases, effective Jan. 2, though it has yet to set the exact rates.

Freight transportation activity increased in June and July, with volume gains in several regions, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.

The second National Distracted Driving Summit will be held Sept. 21 in Washington, D.C., Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced.