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Articles•February 14, 2012

Which Maintenance Software is Right for You? (Part 1 of 2)

The need for first-rate maintenance of trucks and trailers is obvious, so let's not start this article blathering about the necessity of cost control and the ever-increasing challenge of safety compliance. All that's a given

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News•February 14, 2012

Ryder Announces Two Senior-Level Promotions

Ryder System Inc. announced the promotions of Robert E. Sanchez to the position of president and chief operating officer and Dennis C. Cooke to president of global fleet management solutions

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News•February 14, 2012

Comdata Installs 500th Point-Of-Sale System

Comdata Corp. installed its 500th Smart Solutions point-of-sale system at a QuikTrip location in Adairsville, Ga

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News•February 14, 2012

TRIB Continues "Spot The Retreads" Competition at TMC Annual Meeting

The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau will again hold its "Spot The Retreads" competition at the Technology and Maintenance Council's Annual Meeting and Exhibition Feb. 20-23 in Tampa, Fla

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Articles•Cover Story•by Oliver Patton•February 14, 2012

The New Hours Rule: Did FMCSA Find A Sweet Spot?

Almost no one is happy about the new hours of service rule. Maybe that means the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made the moves that will lead to stability, at long last. Or maybe not.

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News•February 13, 2012

Diesel Prices Spike 9 Cents, Oil Prices Highest in 5 Weeks

U.S. diesel prices are up by almost 9 cents per gallon this week, to $3.943 from $3.856. This is the biggest weekly increase since mid-November, according to numbers from the Energy Information Administration's gas and diesel fuel update

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News•February 13, 2012

Seattle Port Truckers Continue to Fight Poor Working Conditions

About 300 truckers, unionists and supporters protested at the Port of Seattle Monday morning at a rally along the Duwamish Waterway in Seattle. The rally was part of an effort among Seattle port drivers to call attention to poor working conditions and wages as well as safety violation

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News•February 13, 2012

ACT Research Confident About Class 8 Demand

ACT Research Co. remains bullish on Class 8 in the medium to longer term, according to the February issue of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, published by ACT Research

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News•February 13, 2012

Panther Expedited Services Offers up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Panther Expedited Services will offer a new owner operator sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for tractor teams and straight truck teams

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News•February 13, 2012

TransCore Index Shows Strength in Freight Volume and Rates

TransCore's North American Freight index marked a record high for the month of January, up 5% compared to January 2011. Month-over-month, January's spot market freight volume slipped 8% compared to December

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