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This is just a comment on the letter headlined “Safety, Reregulation” that ran in the July 20 issue.

The new economic Siamese twins, namely the stock market and oil prices, are continuing to rise in lockstep, bringing relief and pain to consumers — and the national economy — simultaneously.

Though it’s true that many transportation companies are cutting back on expenses during this sluggish economy, carefully calculated investments in information technology can bring both immediate payback and long-term success.

In the face of growing pressure on the federal government to regulate oil markets and trading, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a new rule that could result in fines of up to $1 million if traders or companies are found manipulating fuel markets.

Mobile communication providers said they are keeping a close eye on a proposed federal texting ban to make sure that in-cab computers are not inadvertently outlawed if the measure becomes law.

Future U.S. economic vitality depends on an adequately funded rural road system that can accommodate heavier trucks, a South Dakota trucking company president told a Senate committee last week.

Gainey Corp., a Michigan fleet seeking to emerge from bankruptcy, has reached agreement with lenders and unsecured creditors on a plan to give an 80% holding in the reorganized company to Arizona investor Najafi Companies.

Despite a challenging economic climate, a record number of drivers will participate in the National Truck Driving Championships this week.

Rep. James Oberstar, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, accused the White House of running for cover in its push to delay consideration of a new highway bill for 18 months.