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Capital Goods Orders Drop for First Time in Three Months
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Orders for U.S. capital goods dropped in November for the first time in three months, showing businesses began tempering new investment after a third-quarter surge.
November Sales of New Homes Weaker Than Forecast
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New homes in the United States sold at a slower pace than projected in November, a sign momentum in housing is cooling as the year draws to a close.
Port Drivers Win Millions in Back Pay From Trucking Firm
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A port trucking firm in Carson, California, has been ordered to turn over nearly $7 million in back pay to 38 drivers, the latest in a series of recent wins for port drivers and the Teamsters union that has been trying to organize them.
Central Freight Lines to Receive $1.85 Million in Texas Contract Violation Case
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Central Freight Lines is in line to receive at least $1.85 million after a jury in Rockwall County, Texas, found that the carrier's contract with Trendsetter to provide insurance-related services was violated by the provider.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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