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FedEx Ground Wins Latest Court Challenge to Classify Kansas Drivers as Contractors
A federal judge has ruled that FedEx Ground drivers in Kansas are independent contractors and not employees, handing the company a victory in its ongoing litigation over the classification of its drivers.
Truck Tonnage Rises 7.4%
Truck tonnage in the United States rose 7.4% in July from a year earlier, the eighth consecutive monthly gain, American Trucking Associations reported last week.
Cargo Security: Industry, Law Enforcement Coordinate Efforts to Counter Criminals’ Growing Sophistication
With cargo theft on the rise, trucking companies such as Schneider National and Con-way Inc. are relying on the latest technology — as well as increased collaboration with security consultants, insurers, shippers and law enforcement — to fight criminals who have become more sophisticated.

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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.

UTi Worldwide’s 2Q Profit Jumps
Air and freight forwarder UTi Worldwide’s fiscal second-quarter net income rose to $18.9 million, or 19 cents a share, from $11.8 million, or 12 cents, a year earlier.

Factory Orders Improve in July
U.S. factory orders increased 0.1% in July, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
 
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