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Industry Seeks Relief from FMCSA Policy in Crashes When Truckers Are Not at Fault
Royce Brooks, an experienced tank truck driver, was hauling gasoline to Lockhart, Texas, south of Austin, when a BMW driver blew through a stop sign and a flashing red light.
Analysts View Truck Orders Dip as ‘Pause’ in Growing Market
The decline in truck orders — including the 55% drop last month compared with a year ago and declines in the previous three months — represents a “pause” in the fleet replenishment process rather than a sign of fundamental market weakness, several analysts and dealers have said.
Trucking’s Recovery Is Sound, Likely to Last, Economists Say
SAN FRANCISCO — Two of trucking’s leading economists said last week the industry’s economic recovery was well under way and should continue for at least several more years.



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Volvo’s North American Deliveries Rise 39% in April
Volvo AB’s North American truck deliveries rose 39% in April from a year ago, the company said Wednesday.

Industrial Production Rises More Than Forecast
Industrial production rose 1.1% in April, led by automobile manufacturing and utility output, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.

Housing Starts Improve in April
Housing starts rose 2.6% in April, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
 

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