Twice-monthly e-mail briefing for independent aftermarket distributors serving the transportation industry A summary of relevant articles culled from hundreds of top news sources The inside track to business best-practices to help you do your job It’s what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief and CVSN will not rent, sell, or trade your e-mail address to any external entities -- ever. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About CVSN     Send CVSN SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: Many top-50 distributors remain optimistic for 2008 Executives at most of the 50 largest distribution firms, as identified by Industrial Distribution, say that despite weakness in the overall economy, they remain cautiously optimistic in terms of their outlook for the year. Aside from the automotive and construction sectors, many categories are holding up well, leading some companies to plan acquisitions.  Industrial Distribution (6/1)