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Gasoline prices have dropped 7 cents in the last three weeks on a nationwide basis, the first drop since January, according to the latest Lundberg Survey, the Associated Press reported Monday.

The Transportation Department said Monday it has published additional details on safety standards and inspection program in place for its cross-border trucking demonstration program.

China’s vehicle sales rose at the fastest pace in four months, led by economic growth and higher truck demand, Bloomberg reported Monday.

Despite the wide gap in price and technology between tractors and trailers, trucking firms are often just as exacting in what they demand in the trailers they buy as they are for the trucks.

Key House leaders gave faint praise to plans for public-private transportation projects, but warned states that such deals should preserve the public’s interest by avoiding price-gouging and restrictions on competing roadways.

Exports of heavy trucks built in North America have risen to 35% of overall output this year, while domestic sales have plunged, analysts and manufacturers said.

Trucking executive Patrick Quinn proposed building a system of dedicated truck-only lanes to streamline freight movement and the idea has been “well received” by members of a U.S. commission.