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Trailer orders in May rose to the highest level for that month since 1998, continuing the strong growth trend that has been building this year, ACT Research reported.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says the changes to the hours-of-service restart rule, which marks its first anniversary this week, are saving lives and making the roads safer.

With the federal and state governments hard-pressed to keep roadways in good shape, extra attention to tires during and between hauls is essential to maximizing their life span, manufacturers said.

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Kenworth Truck Co. is offering two variations on its T680 tractor that are targeted to fleets looking to reduce fuel costs, company executives said.

Navistar International Corp. said last week that it amended its stockholder rights plan in order to discourage any person or group from obtaining 5% ownership, a move intended to protect the long-term value of its tax assets.

Delaware Department of Transportation officials are exploring possible legal action against a construction company believed to have dumped 50,000 tons of fill dirt adjacent to the Interstate 495 bridge in Wilmington, Delaware, that inspectors have said damaged four of the bridge’s piers.

Leaders of the Senate Finance Committee, in an effort to gain more Republican support, tweaked a highway spending bill on June 26 by removing a provision that would have imposed higher fees on heavy trucks.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was bombarded with more than 1,600 comments on its electronic logging device proposed rule as of June 25 — the day before the comment period officially closed.

Efforts to cut congestion for port truckers could be gaining momentum, based on two developments last week.

West Coast port negotiations apparently will stretch beyond the scheduled June 30 contract expiration, with operations expected to  continue without interruptions, officials said.