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Service Industries Grow at Slower Pace in November
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Service industries in the United States expanded in November at the slowest pace in six months, indicating malaise in manufacturing is impeding progress in other parts of the economy.
4-Year-Old Tests 18-Ton Volvo Truck; Mayhem Ensues
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In its latest Live Test series of videos, Volvo Trucks put 4-year-old Sophie in charge of its 18-ton FMX construction truck and, predictably, mayhem ensued.
Transportation Activity Declined in October and November, Fed Says
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The overall economy increased at a modest pace in most regions of the country from late October to November, but transportation was softer, the Federal Reserve reported.
Senate, House Pass Final 5-Year Highway Bill
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The U.S. House and Senate easily passed a five-year, $305 billion highway reauthorization bill on Dec. 3 that would reform a safety performance scoring program for motor carriers and pave the way for employers to rely on hair testing to screen prospective truckers.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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