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By Tom Berg, Senior Editor
Fruits of the slow economic recovery are being reaped by large trucking companies, but smaller outfits are still struggling, said Lana Batts, principal partner of Transport Capital Partners, quoting results of her firm's sixth annual Survey of Carrier Expectations during last week's Truckload Carriers Association Refrigerated Division annual meeting..... More >

53-Footers Usually Too Long, But Customers Demand 'Em
Fifty-three feet became the predominant length for vans and temperature-controlled trailers by the end of the 1990s, when they replaced 48-footers in most fleets. But while shippers demand 53s, their full volume is seldom used.....







Driving Data
Commentary by Steve Sturgess, Executive Editor
Meritor Wabco and Iteris announced a sensational new tool for driver and safety management that may be an even bigger step forward than the critical event reporting mentioned in last month's story on spec'ing for safety.....

The Nature of Brokers
Editorial by Deborah Lockridge, Editor
As we were finishing up this issue, we ran a story on our website, Truckinginfo.com, about a bill introduced in the Senate designed to regulate the freight broker industry. I posted a link to that story on a LinkedIn group I belong to....


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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Federal Reserve Report Paints Rosy Picture of Transportation Demand
Several regions across the U.S. are seeing a pickup in demand for freight transportation services, according to the Federal Reserve.....

CARB May Ease TRU Emission Standards For 2003 Engines
The California Air Resources Board may ease emission standards for model-year 2003 transport refrigeration units, set to take effect Dec. 31, 2010.....

Global Trade Positioned For Growth Into 2011
World trade by all modes of transportation will grow 8.1 percent in 2010 and 6.9 percent in 2011, according to the latest forecast from IHS Global Insight's World Trade Service.....

Arizona Starts to Reopen Rest Areas

Survey Points to Strong Trailer Orders This Year

Durable Goods Orders Post Second Straight Drop

Old Dominion's Second Quarter Improves on Boost in Tonnage

PG&E to Take Delivery of Raser Extended Range Electric Trucks

ATRI Updates Idling Regulations Compendium

CVSA Gears Up For Inspector Competition

USA Harness Expands South Plant

Transplace Adds to Sales Team

ATA Announces Second Annual Video Contest

Frito-Lay, Walmart Renew Partnerships With Women In Trucking

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Clean & Green: California Nightmare? Trailer Advancements Mandated
By Steve Sturgess, Executive Editor

Drivers: Driver Recruitment to Prove More Difficult in Years Ahead
By Truckinginfo.com Staff

EPA 2010: Navistar Says MaxxForce 13-Powered ProStar+ Gets Better 'Fluid Economy' Than Competitors
By Steve Sturgess, Executive Editor, and Tom Berg, Senior Editor

Maintenance: Friction In Focus: Trends in Brake Friction Manufacturing
By Steve Sturgess, Executive Editor

Operations: The True Costs of Congestion
By Diana Britton, Managing Editor

Trucks & Trailers: Trailer Trends: Recession Doesn't Stop Advances in Trailer Technology
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor

Washington Report: Congestion, You Say? That's What Trains Are For
By Oliver B. Patton, Washington Editor





Repair-Connect Customers Get Listing in Truck Repair Yellow Pages
7/29/2010 - National Roadside Service, a roadside repair and fleet management company, will purchase a listing in Truck Repair Yellow Pages for Mitchell 1's Repair-Connect customers.....

ArvinMeritor Redesigns Company Website
7/29/2010 - ArvinMeritor has redesigned its website to include an advanced search engine, new navigation features and additional information about the company.....

Penray's High Mileage Oil Treatment Stops Leaks
7/29/2010 - Penray's new High Mileage Oil Treatment, intended for vehicle over 75,000 miles, can stop leaks due to drying, hardening or shrinking of seals.....

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