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Jan
Global Trucking Industry To Reach $230 Billion By 2015
San Jose, California, Jan 12, 2012 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) — The trucking industry encompasses the dynamic interaction of several diverse industries focused on producing, transporting and distributing goods. Though truck enterprises traditionally focused on transporting goods from source to various destinations, the landscape has changed dramatically in recent years to include an umbrella of varied services tailored to suit the needs of different industries.
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13
Jan
Auto Industry Goes On U.S. Hiring Binge
German automakers are going on a U.S. hiring binge this year.
Daimler Trucks North America, the U.S. truck division of Mercedes-Benz, said it will hire 1,100 workers this year as it adds a second shift and ramps up production at its Freightliner truck factory in Cleveland, N.C. BMW said it will hire 300 workers this year at the Spartanburg, S.C., factory where it builds sport utility vehicles and invest $900 million in the plant by 2014.
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13
Jan
Oil Prices Gain On Global Supply Threats
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Oil prices continued to linger below $100 a barrel Friday following reports that a European Union embargo on Iranian crude imports may be delayed.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) light sweet crude oil for February delivery was rising 18 cents to $99.28 a barrel. At the same time, the European Brent crude contract for March delivery was down 10 cents to $110.95.
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