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ISM Manufacturing Index Falls to 26-Year Low

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted at the fastest pace in 26 years last month, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.

December 1, 2008

Meritor WABCO Debuts System for Automatic Truck Braking

ATLANTA — Meritor WABCO demonstrated its new automatic braking system for heavy-duty trucks that is integrated with its anti-lock braking and stability control systems. Executives said the system can cut accident rates, especially rear-end collisions, which account for nearly 20% of all truck-involved crashes.

December 1, 2008

CTA Asks For Environmental Technology Exceptions

The Canadian Trucking Alliance called on provincial governments to act swiftly to make regulations to allow weight and length considerations for technologies associated with CTA's enviroTruck program.

December 1, 2008

Diesel’s Decline Slows; Fuel Falls 4.9¢ to $2.615

Diesel fuel’s national average price continued its downward trend but slowed its rate of decline, falling 4.9 cents to $2.615 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.

December 2, 2008

Tires: Global Imports Begin to Slow

There are signs that the rise of global tire imports to the United States is beginning to slow as the economy weakens and costs increase.

December 1, 2008

Navistar to Seek 2010 Delay

Truck and engine maker Navistar Inc. said it will take a “leadership role” in trying to convince Congress and the new administration to delay full implementation of 2010 heavy-duty truck engine emission mandates.

December 1, 2008

Consumer Sentiment Index Shows Decline

U.S. consumer confidence fell more than forecast this month, Bloomberg reported.

November 26, 2008

New ϳԹ Sales Fall 5.3% in September

New home sales fell 5.3% in October to a 17-year low, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

November 26, 2008

Chicago Manufacturing Index Slows

Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region contracted in November at the fastest pace since April 1982, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Wednesday.

November 26, 2008