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More Layoffs at CSX Brings Total Dismissals to 1,000, as Originally Projected

Jacksonville, Fla.-based CSX Corp. finalized the company’s layoffs April 25 with the termination of 200 workers, bringing the complete tally of layoffs to 1,000, which the company originally projected in February.    

Drew Dixon | The Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville, Fla.)
April 26, 2017
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Mack's First-Quarter Deliveries Decline but Orders Surge

Mack Trucks delivered a mixed load of numbers in its first quarter, dragged down by lower output totals but propelled forward by a surge in orders logged during the first three months of 2017.

Jon Harris | The Morning Call (Allentown, Pa.)
April 25, 2017
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Teamsters Say N.Y. Distributor Threatens to Replace Striking Drivers, Warehouse Workers

The union representing more than 100 striking delivery drivers and warehouse workers employed by East Yaphank, N.Y. , beer distributor Clare Rose said it was notified April 24 that the strikers would be “permanently replaced” on April 25.

Victor Ocasio | Newsday
April 25, 2017
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Norfolk Southern to Develop Second Pittsburgh Route for Double-Stack Freight Cars

Last June, a landslide from the Mount Washington hillside in Pittsburgh pretty much closed the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks near Station Square for 11 days, crippling the company’s ability to move double-stack freight cars through the region.

Ed Blazina | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 25, 2017
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Fate of Montana Infrastructure Bonding Bill up to House Republicans, Who Reject Attempt to Revive It

Both bonding proposals to fund hundreds of infrastructure projects statewide sit in the Montana House as the end of the Legislature looms during the week of April 24 — the day one of those bills was again rejected.

Jayme Fraser | The Montana Standard
April 25, 2017
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Wisconsin Governor Backs Using General Fund Taxes for Roads

Gov. Scott Walker said April 24 he has no interest in raising the gas tax or vehicle registration fees in the budget, but he supports using general fund taxes to help pay for roads.

Matthew DeFour | The Wisconsin State Journal
April 24, 2017
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Breaking Down California’s New Higher Gasoline Tax

The California Legislature and Gov. Jerry Brown just passed a bill that will plow $52.4 billion in taxes and fees aimed at shoring up California’s freeways, roads and bridges.

Rob Nikolewski | The San Diego Union-Tribune
April 24, 2017
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Demand for Warehouses Rises in Houston Fueled by Online Shopping

The hottest niche in Houston's recovering real estate market is warehouses, evidence of the city's growing position as a distribution center for consumer goods in a rapidly evolving retail environment.

Dylan Baddour | Houston Chronicle
April 24, 2017
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Oklahoma Port Sees Increased Tonnage on Stronger Energy Sector

Shipping activities picked up in March at the Port of Muskogee in Oklahoma, which ended the first quarter of the year on a high note after struggling several months to gain momentum.

D.E. Smoot | Muskogee (Okla.) Phoenix
April 24, 2017
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U.S. Xpress' Diesel Technicians Vie for Spot at ATA’s Skills Competition

TUNNEL HILL, Ga. — Once your vehicle's odometer goes past 200,000 miles, you might think you're making your car, truck or SUV last.

Tim Omarzu | Chattanooga (Tenn.) Times/Free Press
April 21, 2017