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Transportation and third-party logistics firm Pacer International said it lost $500,000, or 1 cent per share, compared with a $177.4 million loss, or $5.1, a year earlier.

Tank and bulk carrier Patriot Transportation Holding’s fiscal second-quarter net income improved slightly to $1.44 million, or 46 cents per share, from $1.41 million, or 46 cents, a year ago.

Several major commercial tire makers have set price increases due to higher materials and other costs.

U.S. factory orders rose 1.3% in March, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Truck and auto components maker ArvinMeritor Inc. said Tuesday it posted a second-quarter profit on cost cuts and higher auto production.

A proposal that would allow police to fine drivers of cars and trucks $75 for failing to remove snow and ice from their vehicles has overwhelmingly passed the Connecticut House.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a waiver from its hours-of-service rules for trucks hauling supplies being used in the cleanup of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

TAMPA, Fla. — Some of America’s largest fleets reported general acceptance of the 2007 generation of diesel engines, although some said they had difficulties and higher expenses with them, in assessments offered during the annual meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council here recently.

Navistar International Corp. said it has resolved its lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over the types of technology to be used in new diesel engines.