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Truck manufacturers said they are prepared to boost production to meet increasing demand in 2011, although some experts warned shortages of key components could develop as suppliers struggle to keep up with what could be one of the strongest sales markets in years.

U.S. retail fuel prices jumped last week, reversing declines over the past two weeks, as the average cost of a gallon of diesel rose 3.5 cents to reach $3.197, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.

Orders for Class 8 trucks in North America soared to more than 26,000 in November, jumping at least 148% from a year ago and 38% from October, industry consultants said.

Dynamex Inc., Dallas, said it had received a new offer of $25 a share from a potential buyer that exceeds the acquisition proposal from an affiliate of Greenbriar Equity Group LLC.

As expected, Florida Republican John Mica will head the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee when the new Congress convenes in January.

I believe there is no looming capacity shortage and there are plenty of truck drivers, even after we lose more than 200,000 drivers through CSA, as some experts predict.

Wholesale inventories rose 1.9% in October, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims fell by 17,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.