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Decline in Jobless Claims Shows Resilient Job Market
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Fewer Americans lined up last week to file for jobless benefits, highlighting the persistent strength of the labor market.
BNSF Pressures Congress to Extend 2015 Rail Safety Deadline
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BNSF Railway Co. is ratcheting up pressure on Congress to postpone a deadline for installing a safety system by the end of the year, saying it would probably have to halt freight and passenger traffic if the requirement isn't delayed.
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.73 Million Trucks in 3 Safety Campaigns
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it is recalling about 1.73 million trucks for defects, including a wiring harness that may short-circuit and set off an air bag.
Weekly Rail Intermodal Volume Rises 17%
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Weekly U.S. intermodal rail traffic rose 17% from the same period last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
How Startups are Using Big Data to Manage the Holiday Cargo Rush
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Several startups have sprung up to help manage the complicated flow of data involved with the movement of goods.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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