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Consumer Confidence Rises; Stock Market Sell-Off Not Factored Into Survey
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Consumer confidence climbed more than forecast in August, reaching the second-highest level in eight years on more favorable views of the labor market.
Sales of New Homes Increase 5.4% in July to 507,000 Pace
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Purchases of new homes in the United States rebounded in July, bolstering signs the real estate market is picking up.
Cargo Thefts, Value Increase in Second Quarter, Report Says
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The number of cargo thefts increased 8% in the second quarter compared with last year, and the value of stolen goods increased about 70%, according to a report from CargoNet, which tracks trucking cargo crimes.
Driverless 'Crash Truck' to Debut at Florida Highway Construction Sites
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A driverless truck fitted with an energy-absorbing crash barrier to protect construction workers from oncoming traffic will be deployed as part of a pilot program in Florida, the Associated Press reported.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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