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U.S. Retail Sales Jump More Than Forecast in Broad Advance
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U.S. retail sales rose more than forecast in November and the previous month was revised higher, indicating a broad strengthening of consumer demand as the holiday shopping season got under way, according to Commerce Department figures released Dec. 14.
Federal Trucking Regulators to Detail Priorities for 2018 at TRB
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Federal trucking regulators will offer updates on their safety priorities and regulatory actions planned for 2018 during the Transportation Research Board’s annual conference, scheduled to take place Jan. 7-11 in Washington, D.C.
Paccar Elects Harrie Schippers President
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Paccar Inc.’s board has elected Harrie Schippers president, effective Jan. 1. He will also retain his current post of chief financial officer.
Stable Demand Lifts Class 8 Sales Past 17,000 Units in November
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U.S. retail Class 8 sales climbed in November, as analysts expected, and cleared 17,000 units for the third consecutive month, according to WardsAuto.com.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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