An index of leading economic indicators rose in February by the most in 11 months, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

South Dakota last month became the 31st state to pass legislation protecting truckers from shipping contracts that require the carrier to shoulder all responsibility for accidents even though they may not be at fault.

An index of leading economic indicators rose in December for a third straight month, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

An index of leading economic indicators rose in October by the most in eight months, the New York-based Conference Board said Friday.

An index of leading economic indicators continued to rise in September, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

An index of leading economic indicators continued to rise in August, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

An index of leading economic indicators continued to rise in July, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

Trimble Navigation has completed its purchase of commercial vehicle mobile communications firm PeopleNet Communications Corp., said Norwest Equity Partners, PeopleNet’s former owner.

An index of leading economic indicators rose in June, but at a slower pace than May, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

The Port of New Haven has received $380,000 to build 14 electrification stations so truckers can park in comfort with engines off as they wait to load or unload cargo, according to the New Haven Register.