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CSA Reforms Included in Final Five-Year Highway Bill
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Under a five-year highway bill unveiled Dec. 1, federal trucking regulators would be required to remove certain safety performance scores for motor carriers from public view until regulators reform the scoring program.
TransForce, Transport America Buy Chicago-Based Brokerage
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Truckload carrier Transport America purchased a majority stake in Optimal Freight, a Chicago-based brokerage, the carrier said Dec. 1.
Online Shopping Boosts Holiday Sales, Retail Group Says
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U.S. holiday shopping is on track for a modest 3.7% rise this year after strong turnout during the Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend and thanks to strong online sales, the National Retail Federation said Nov. 29 after releasing an annual consumer poll.
Oil Set for Worst Month Since July as OPEC Seen Standing Firm
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Oil headed for its largest monthly drop Nov. 30 since July as Iran signaled the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries won't reduce its production target at a meeting this week.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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