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Westport Innovations said it will supply Swedish truck maker Volvo Group with components for heavy-duty natural gas engines.

U.S. construction spending was unchanged in October following five straight declines, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Interest in adopting environmental initiatives remains high among trucking firms in spite of the difficult economic conditions in which they’re operating, according to a new survey conducted by PHH Arval. Results of that survey were reported in the Transport Topics 2009 “Top 100 Private Carriers” supplement to the Aug. 3 issue.

An index of U.S. manufacturing activity fell in November, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.

TMW Systems has acquired fellow trucking software provider Innovative Computing Corp., the companies announced Tuesday.

Colorado and North Carolina have joined what is now nearly two dozen states banning texting while driving.

A provision in the hazmat safety bill pending passage by the full House instructs the Department of Transportation to issue a report summarizing the agency’s research and its efforts to address the growing problem of cargo tank truck rollovers.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Intermodal Association of North America won federal approval to use the database it is creating for equipment providers to comply with new chassis rules that take effect on Dec. 17.

Fleets face new tax liability pitfalls and promises, as more states whose budgets have been battered by the recession seek new revenue sources, industry experts told Transport Topics.