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Trucking Jobs Rise Little in July as Unemployment Rate Matches 16-Year Low
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Trucking industry jobs rose by 400 in July as overall payrolls rose by 209,000, the Labor Department reported Aug. 4.
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.
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