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The Panama Canal expansion project was intricate and inspiring for leading trucking executives, who said they are now more convinced than ever of the urgent need for U.S. highway funding in order to handle the larger freight volumes bound to emerge at ports in the coming years.

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New Class 8 retail sales rose 25.6% in March from a year earlier, the biggest monthly percentage gain since July 2012, WardsAuto.com reported.

TIA Unveils Guide to Combat Cargo Fraud

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Transportation Intermediaries Association took a step to help brokers combat fraud by issuing a report that stresses preventing theft-related losses.

Foxx Prods Congress to Act

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx visited several critical freight corridors during an eight-state bus tour last week, saying the future sustainability of America’s roadways depends on Congress addressing the infrastructure funding crisis.

Experts See Short-Term Fix as Highway Dollars Dwindle

Business Continuity Plans Needed for Fleets to Avoid Permanent Shutdown, Experts Say

Carrier 1Q Profits to Lag Year Ago as Weather-Related Costs Increase

STB Pressures Two Railroads to Speed Fertilizer Shipments

Brokers Press for Bill to Set Fleet Standard

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UPS Reports Lower 1Q, Citing Bad Weather, Higher Expenses
UPS Inc. reported lower first-quarter income from a year ago, citing severe weather and higher expenses.

Old Dominion Freight Line Posts Higher 1Q Profit, Revenue Old Dominion Freight Line reported its first-quarter income increased 13.2% and said it posted record revenue for the period despite bad weather.
Stoughton Files Dumping Complaint Over Chinese Containers U.S. equipment manufacturer Stoughton Trailers said it has filed an unfair trade petition that charges Chinese manufacturers of 53-foot domestic containers with dumping their equipment at unreasonably low prices in the U.S. market.

Old Dominion Freight Line Posts Higher 1Q Profit, Revenue
Old Dominion Freight Line reported its first-quarter income increased 13.2% and said it posted record revenue for the period despite bad weather.

Stoughton Files Dumping Complaint Over Chinese Containers
U.S. equipment manufacturer Stoughton Trailers said it has filed an unfair trade petition that charges Chinese manufacturers of 53-foot domestic containers with dumping their equipment at unreasonably low prices in the U.S. market.

P.A.M. Swings to First-Quarter Profit

Swedish Groups Reject VW-Scania Deal

Heartland Express’ 1Q Net Income Falls 29%

Norfolk Southern’s First Quarter Profit Declines

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