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The rate at which people died in large-truck-related crashes in the United States fell during 2005, according to an analysis of data released last week by the Department of Transportation.

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Truck maker Paccar Inc.’s board Tuesday declared an extra cash dividend of $2 per share and approved repurchase of $300 million of its outstanding common stock.

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An official with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance told Transport Topics the group will vote next year on whether to include performance-based brake-testing devices as an enforcement tool during roadside truck inspections.

For a surefire conversation starter, ask a truck driver about his health. The most likely response will be a flood of pent-up anger and hostility brought on by not enough sleep, poor eating habits, lack of healthful physical activity and the toll these issues are having on the driver’s health — plus the fact that, at least in the driver’s opinion, nobody seems to care.

Truck suspension and component maker Holland Group said Wednesday it will merge with a German firm that makes trailer axle and suspension systems.

The U.S. Transportation Department’s transportation services index for October was unchanged from September’s reading, though the freight index declined, DOT said Wednesday.

Specialty truck maker Oshkosh Truck Corp. said Wednesday it had completed its acquisition of construction equipment firm JLG Industries for about $3.2 billion.

October air cargo shipments climbed 0.7% compared with the same month a year ago, the smallest increase of the year, the Air Transport Association said Wednesday.