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As the prospects of getting a highway funding bill passed this week dimmed, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 421-0 on Wednesday to extend the existing six-year, $217 billion bill through June, news services reported.

Mack Trucks President Paul Vikner said he expected demand for he company’s freight-hauling heavy-duty vehicles to rebound sharply in 2004, and that Mack would sell 4,000 more trucks this year to highway ustomers. br clear=all>

Companies rebuilding inventories helped truck tonnage surge to a record high in December that could be the start of a trend as the economy continues strengthening, American Truck Associations’ top economist said.

Witness Describes Shooter in Ohio Highway Sniper Case • Ricin Investigation Continues as Senate Buildings Reopen • Government Approves Arming Cargo Pilots

American Trucking Associations last week put the finishing touches on a new image campaign designed to build a positive impression of trucking and its importance.

The Transportation Security Administration has asked American Trucking Associations for a new, detailed proposal to expand the organization’s Highway Watch program as part of the national campaign to combat terrorism.

Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. new national effort to boost the image of the trucking industry hits the road this week, with the unveiling of the “Good Stuff — Trucks Bring It” campaign at ATA’s Winter Leadership Meeting.

Greenspan Says Economy Has Turned the Corner • Vitran Reports Stronger 4Q, Yearly Results • Dana's Profits Rise; Company Doubles Dividend • Celadon's Joint Venture to Provide Services in Iraq • And more...

The OPEC oil cartel on Tuesday said it had agreed to cut production quotas by 1 million barrels to 23.5 million barrels a day starting April 1.