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NTSB, FMCSA Grapple With Synthetic Drugs Issues
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A 2014 Oklahoma crash has put a spotlight on the potential problems associated with the synthetic cannabinoid class of drugs such as “K2” or “Spice” that has been sold in convenience stores, gas stations and on the internet, but also remain a popular product on the street.
Haldex Net Income Plunges in Second Quarter as Board Seeks to Curtail Takeover Bid
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Commercial vehicle supplier Haldex AB reported net income plummeted and revenue improved slightly in the second quarter, amid protracted efforts by rival supplier Knorr-Bremse Group to purchase the company.
Narrowing of US Trade Deficit in June Shows Export Swing
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America’s trade deficit narrowed to an eight-month low in June, helped by the biggest outflow of goods and services since the end of 2014, a positive signal for the economy entering the third quarter, Commerce Department data showed Aug. 4.
Minnesota Biodiesel Standards to Double in 2018, Displeasing Trucking Industry
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The state’s standard for the biodiesel blend will double to 20% at gas pumps next May, a decision that displeased trucking industry advocates.
Indiana Port Handles More Than 1 Million Tons and a Swiss Particle Hunter in First Half of the Year
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Ship traffic at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor was up 14% during the first six months of 2017 compared to the same period last year, with wind tower sections from Spain and Brazil and the world’s largest liquid argon particle hunter from Switzerland among the cargo arriving.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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