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News•by Staff•August 1, 2019

Celadon Secures $165 Million in Long-Term Financing

Celadon Group has announced that it has refinanced its former revolving credit facility and obtained $165 million in new financing.

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News•by Staff•July 31, 2019

Truck Industry Revenues Rose Nearly $100 Billion Last Year

Trucking revenues were up big in 2018, as the industry played a vital role in employment and in the movement of goods both inside and out of the country, according to an ATA report.

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News•by Jack Roberts•July 30, 2019

NACFE: Should Tractors and Trailers be Mated for Life?

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released its latest Confidence Reports, including one that delves into the intentional pairing of tractors and trailers for optimal fuel economy benefits and another that updates findings on idling practices.

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News•by David Cullen•July 29, 2019

Senate Bill Touted as Largest Highway Legislation in History

New bill would authorize $287 billion over five years, with that total marking an increase of over 27% from levels of the FAST Act highway bill.

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News•by Jack Roberts•July 29, 2019

TCA's Heller: ELD Data Already Transforming Trucking

Dave Heller, vice president of government affairs for the Truckload Carriers Association told the Machinery Haulers Association that ELDs are already providing never-before-seen data on truck use and how drivers spend their days-- all of which that will eventually yield better regulations and more efficient operations.

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News•by Staff•July 29, 2019

ATRI Asks: What are Trucking’s Top Concerns?

The American Transportation Research Institute has opened its 2019 Top Industry Issues survey up for fleet operator input.

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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•July 26, 2019

What’s Behind Recent High-Profile Trucking Closures?

Recent closures have prompted headlines touting trucking’s “bloodbath” and “apocalypse.” But anyone who has been in this business for very long at all knows trucking is extremely cyclical.

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Articles•July 25, 2019

When Is a Truck Driver an Employee or a Contractor?

The law regarding independent contractors in California has drastically changed over the past year, potentially creating a substantial amount of monetary risk for trucking companies.

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Articles•July 25, 2019

7 Myths About Being a Freight Broker

Freight brokers hold an essential position in the U.S. transportation industry. They are indispensable middlemen who help cargo get shipped. But when it comes to the freight broker profession, the myths you can hear can be quite wild — and far from reality.

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News•by Staff•July 25, 2019

UPS to Add Sunday Delivery Service

UPS has announced that on Jan. 1, 2020, it will begin offering customers pick-up and delivery services seven days a week.

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