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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2018

NPTC Elects New Chair, Board Members

Carol Heinowski, logistics manager, safety and compliance at Meijer, has been elected chairman of the National Private Truck Council's board of directors.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMay 9, 2018

U.S. Xpress Readies for IPO

After more than a decade as a privately held company, Chattanooga, Tennessee-based U.S. Xpress Enterprises has filed the paperwork for an initial public offering.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2018

Truck-Lite’s Brad Van Riper Dies at 64

Truck-Lite's Bradley Van Riper, senior vice president and chief technology officer, has died at the age of 64 after a brief battle with cancer.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 8, 2018

Economic Watch: Unemployment Lowest Since 2000, Factory Activity Mixed

Unemployment in the U.S. hit a post Great Recession landmark, according to figures released Friday, while a separate report showed increased factory orders but declining capital investment for new factory equipment.

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ArticlesCover Storyby David CullenMay 7, 2018

Meet HDT's 2018 Truck Fleet Innovators

Heavy Duty Trucking's 2018 Truck Fleet Innovators are leaders in areas such as fuel economy, driver health, the driver shortage, smart growth, and data-driven decisions.

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Articlesby Evan LockridgeMay 7, 2018

Analysis: Rising Interest Rates Got You Down?

Barring the U.S economy suddenly slamming on the brakes — and you would be hard-pressed to find any economist or analyst worth their salt who would make such a prediction — interest rates are going to continue to move higher. Analysis by Business Contributing Editor Evan Lockridge.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 3, 2018

Earnings Watch: YRC Reports Smaller 1st Quarter Loss

Trucking company YRC Worldwide Inc. narrowed its first quarter loss but was still in the red, but it expects an improvement in its finances later in the year.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2018

California Trucking Association Launches Small Fleet Program

The California Trucking Association has launched a program designed exclusively for small fleet owners. CTA says the new Small Fleet Program helps small carriers compete by offering a broad range of member resources that companies can use to strengthen their compliance, advocacy, safety, and leadership efforts.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 2, 2018

Earnings Watch: XPO Logistics Profit Sets 1st Quarter Record

Trucking and logistics provider XPO Logistics Inc. reported records for first quarter profit and revenue due to increasing e-commerce business.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 2, 2018

Spot Market Freight Volume Up, Rates Nearly Unchanged from Last Week

Spot market freight activity continued to build during the week ending April 28 as the number of loads on the DAT network of load boards increased but a hike in truck capacity helped keep a lid on rates.

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