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Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.

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Nokia Gets Antitrust Approval for Navteq Acquisition

Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia received European antitrust approval to complete its $8.1 billion purchase of Navteq Corp., a Chicago-based provider of digital maps for in-vehicle navigation systems.

July 3, 2008
BusinessEquipmentSafety

ArvinMeritor to Acquire European Remanufacturer

Heavy-duty components maker ArvinMeritor Inc. said it will buy Trucktechnic, a Belgium-based remanufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle disc and foundation brakes and components.

July 3, 2008
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ISM Services Index Contracts in June

The U.S. economy’s service sector contracted in June as prices reached a record high and employment reached a record low, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.

July 3, 2008
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Diesel, Gasoline Demand Falling, NATSO Says

High fuel prices are dampening demand for diesel and gasoline, and more Americans will stay home this Fourth of July holiday than last year, a truck stop trade group said Thursday.

July 3, 2008
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Appeals Court Rejects Greenhouse Gas Lawsuit

A federal appeals court in Washington rejected a petition by Massachusetts and 17 other states attempting to force a quick decision from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on how to regulate greenhouse gases.

July 3, 2008
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Letters to the Editor: Speed Limiters, Driver Culture, Don't Involve Feds

Hey, no problem — go ahead and limit the speed. That’s what you would expect from a socialist country. The truckers will simply move south — to a free country.

July 2, 2008
BusinessSafetyGovernment

ISM Factory Index Shows Expansion

U.S. manufacturing levels expanded in June for the first time in five months, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.

July 1, 2008
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Truck Stops See Increase in Diesel Thefts as Fuel Prices Soar

An executive with Pilot Travel Centers said the number of diesel fuel thefts has soared this year.

July 1, 2008
BusinessFuelSafety

Volvo Gains Extension on Drivetrain, Hybrid Research Grant

The U.S. Department of Energy and the government of Sweden extended a cooperative agreement with the Volvo Group on development of alternative drivelines, Volvo said Monday.

June 30, 2008
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NAFTA Surface Trade Reaches Monthly Record

Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico reached a record high level in April, the Department of Transportation said Monday.

June 30, 2008