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These are the major headlines in trucking, as of December 11:

For-hire fleets getting acquired or downsizing
Aurora expands autonomous truck operations
Wreaths Across America Day is here
Diesel prices dropped by 9 cents

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For-hire fleets getting acquired or downsizing
Aurora expands autonomous truck operations
Wreaths Across America Day is here
Diesel prices dropped by 9 cents