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LAS VEGAS — There is still enough time to test and market new heavy-duty truck engines to meet the next round of federal emissions rules that begin in 2007, several industry suppliers said recently.

Companies eliminated 30,000 jobs during June, pushing the jobless rate to a nine-year high of 6.4%, the Labor Department reported Thursday..

Freightliner LLC, the leading U.S. truck manufacturer, announced a major reorganization last week that is designed to consolidate its operations and, ultimately, reduce costs.

The agreement between diesel engine manufacturers and the government allowing the government to test engines when they are in use could result in fines for manufacturers whose engines actually put out more smog-forming emissions than they did when the government certified them for sale.

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ADELAIDE, Australia - When it is time to water the cattle in Australia’s Outback, the livestock is driven to watering holes.

Orders placed with U.S. factories rose 0.4% in May, led by stronger demand for industrial machinery and petroleum products, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

U.S. Issues New Security Rules for Ports, Ships • More Agents Assigned to Northern Border • Security Measures Hold Up Some Fireworks • Study Finds First Responders Are Underfunded • And more...

With U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks wobbling below last year’s already weak levels, original equipment manufacturers are gathering and sharing more information than ever before with customers and dealers in an effort to drive up revenues, streamline product development and strengthen customer loyalty.