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IdleAire Reopens 10 Locations
The IdleAire nationwide truck-stop electrification network is back in business on a smaller scale with 10 operating locations, its new chief executive officer said.
Used Truck Sales, Pricing Strong as Firms Move to Renew Fleets
Used truck sales and prices are climbing steadily as fleets hunt for cost-effective alternatives to new trucks, according to a new research report and industry officials.
Most Buyers Pick ’09 Engines for Their 2010-Model Trucks
Truck manufacturers delivered vehicles with 66,494 Class 8 engines during the first half of the year, WardsAuto.com reported last week, but most of the power plants do not meet 2010 federal emissions regulations, manufacturers and analysts said.

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Auto Sales Take Big Drop in August
U.S. automobile sales plunged 21% from a year ago in August, and 5% from July, Bloomberg reported.

New Jobless Claims Fall for Week
Initial jobless claims declined by 6,000 last week, the second straight decline after a month of increases, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Productivity Rate Drops in Second Quarter
U.S. workers’ productivity fell more than previously estimated in the second quarter, the Labor Department said Thursday.
 
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