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Articlesby Jim BeachJune 8, 2009

An Office in the Cab

Not that long ago, the onboard computer systems found in trucks were little more than data recorders. Pioneered by such companies as Tripmaster, these "black boxes" recorded things such as road speed and engine tim

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NewsJune 8, 2009

Southeastern Freight Recognized as Carrier of the Year

Southeastern Freight Lines has been honored by the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council in the 2009 Carrier of the Year Awards, marking the eighth time the company has been recognized

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NewsJune 5, 2009

SC&RA Recognizes Hauling Job Winners

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association has named the winners of the Hauling Job of the Year Awards, including Barnhart, Energy Transportation and Tradelossa Heavy Haul & Rigging

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ArticlesJune 5, 2009

Cutting the Hidden Fat May Boost Morale and the Bottom Line

Cost cutting efforts typically focus on the obvious targets: travel, sales meetings, advertising, overtime, etc. But there may still be hidden fat that can be cut without causing as much pain as these obvious targets

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NewsJune 5, 2009

ChemLogix Beefs Up BulkTainer Intermodal Operations

ChemLogix has recently purchased 20 new ISO tank containers in an effort to grow its BulkTainer intermodal business

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NewsJune 5, 2009

Groups Call for Action on Energy Speculation

As oil prices rose over $70 per barrel last week and Goldman Sachs raised its forecast for oil prices, the American Trucking Associations joined a coalition of trade associations asking Congress to rein in excessive speculation in the commodities markets

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NewsJune 3, 2009

Trust Fund Shortfall Underscores Highway Crisis

Time is running out for Congress on two critical highway issues. The most immediate problem is that the Highway Trust Fund will burn through its cash balance perhaps as soon as August

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NewsJune 3, 2009

Transport America Recruiting Drivers

As a result of a 15 percent increase in freight volumes, Transport America is soliciting the services of drivers, primarily in the Midwest

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NewsJune 3, 2009

YRC Cleans House

Struggling LTL giant YRC Worldwide announced it's reorganizing its leadership structure, with four executives leaving the company

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NewsMay 28, 2009

Schneider Takes Intermodal Service to the East

The eastern United States can now choose Schneider National for intermodal service, with Schneider's new Eastern Core Intermodal Service

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