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Weak U.S. Dollar Boosting Export Freight

NEW YORK — U.S. freight carriers are reaping benefits from the weaker dollar as export shipments climb within North America and overseas.

June 2, 2008

First-Quarter GDP Revised Up to 0.9%

The U.S. economy grew at a 0.9% annual rate in the first quarter, more than the 0.6% first reported last month, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

May 29, 2008

Frozen Food Express to Slow Fleet’s Speed to 62 MPH

Refrigerated truckload carrier Frozen Food Express Industries said Thursday it will lower the maximum speed of its trucks to 62 miles per hour, from 65 mph, in an effort to save money on fuel.

May 29, 2008

Durable Goods Orders Fall 0.5%

Durable goods orders fell 0.5% in April, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

May 28, 2008

UPS to Handle DHL’s North America Air Service

UPS Inc. said Wednesday it will provide air transportation in North America for competitor DHL Express, as DHL works to cut costs.

May 28, 2008

Oil Closes Above $131 a Barrel

Crude oil futures jumped more than $2 a barrel Wednesday to close at $131.03 a barrel, not far off the record closing price, Bloomberg reported.

May 28, 2008

Ford, American Axle Plan Job Cuts

Ford Motor Co. plans to lay off up to 12% of its salaried employees by August as part of a restructuring in the face of slumping sales and high fuel prices, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

May 28, 2008

Seat-Belt Use to Be Focus of CVSA’s Roadcheck Event

The use of safety belts by commercial drivers will be a major focus of the International Roadcheck 2008 event, safety officials said.

May 27, 2008

Letters to the Editor: Ban on Independents, Exporting U.S. Diesel, Ticketing Truckers, Fuel and Emissions

In response to the Los Angeles Port Authority’s looming ban on owner-operators, it never ceases to amaze me that our governmental bodies believe they have autonomous authority over all things.

May 28, 2008