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In the latest decision on worker status, a federal appeals court in California ruled that 2,300 workers at FedEx Corp.’s Ground unit were employees and not contractors to the package delivery company.

The latest DAT report of posted van, refrigerated and flatbed loads declined 1.4%, and available capacity dipped 0.1%, during the week ended Aug. 23 from the previous week.

Contracts to purchase previously owned homes rose more than forecast in July, a sign of renewed momentum in residential real estate.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits was little changed last week, near the lowest level in seven years as employers held on to staff in an improving economy.

West Coast port labor talks have taken a step toward resolution with a tentative agreement on health care benefits that the parties called “an important part” of an overall contract.

Prince Rupert, a remote port luring tourists with the slogan “Where Canada’s Wilderness Begins,” may want to consider a new motto: “Asia’s Gateway to Chicago.”

Orange EV said its retrofitted electric terminal truck completed a two-week demonstration at a Kansas intermodal facility.

USA Truck Inc. minority shareholder, ADW Capital Partners, has called for the resignation of company CEO John Simone because progress in improving profits has been too slow.

The federal government is sending $2 million in emergency road funds to the California Department of Transportation and local governments to help begin immediate repairs to roads and bridges damaged by the earthquake Sunday in the Napa Valley.

Sen. Tom Carper said he will tour three transportation projects in Delaware on Aug. 28 to emphasize the importance of infrastructure in his state and what could be lost if a new surface funding plan is not passed soon.