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U.S retail diesel prices rose last week for the first time in five weeks, as the Department of Energy reported that the national average cost rose 1 cent to $3.82 a gallon.

Transport Topics found carriers building gyms, hiring fitness experts and nutritionists, bombarding drivers with recipes and other wellness tips, pushing fruit and vegetables into their lunch bags and discounting insurance premiums for drivers who adopt healthier habits.

WASHINGTON — President Obama called on Congress to extend the nation’s current transportation funding law before it expires Sept. 30 and then launch a “serious conversation” about how to make lasting investments in infrastructure.

A federal appeals court has thrown out the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2010 rule requiring electronic onboard recorders for many motor carriers, telling the safety agency it must rewrite its rule to ensure the devices won’t be used to harass drivers.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it will delay its elimination of “registrant-only” U.S. Department of Transportation numbers given to commercial vehicle owners that are not in business as carriers.

America’s trucking industry is facing a daunting array of challenges. Near the top of the list for every CEO and CFO is: “How can I increase my cash flow?”

We were disappointed to see the federal appellate court’s ruling overturning the requirement that some motor carriers install electronic recording devices to monitor drivers’ compliance with the hours-of-service rule.

Missouri River floodwaters that have covered miles of roads around the northwest part of the state for nearly three months are continuing to cause roadway headaches for towns suddenly dealing with increased traffic, the Associated Press reported.

The U.S. unemployment rate held at 9.1% in August, while payrolls also remained unchanged, the Labor Department said Friday.

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