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The news on the fuel front is so bad that it’s hard to know which way to report it. We could say: "The average price for a gallon of diesel in the United States has risen by 30.8 cents a gallon since mid-December. . . . "

The trucking industry paid an estimated $465 million more for its motor fuel last week than in the corresponding week of 2002, thanks to the high prices commanded by diesel and gasoline.

Three economic reports released Monday morning showed a slowing in manufacturing growth, while spending on construction rose to a new record and personal spending fell for the first time in four months.

Truck technology is the focus of this year’s annual meeting of American Trucking Associations Technology and Maintenance Council, scheduled for March 11-14 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., TMC announced.

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The national average price of diesel fuel rose 4.4 cents a gallon to $1.753, the third new record in as many weeks, the Department of Energy reported Monday.

The U.S. economy grew at a faster rate in the fourth quarter than the government reported a month ago, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Truck drivers who currently submit to different background check to gain access to ports, private terminals and distribution centers could soon face only one look at their past, said industry and government officials.