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News•by Evan Lockridge•June 1, 2018

Economic Watch: Unemployment Hits New Low; Manufacturing, Construction Up

The U.S. unemployment rate in May hit its lowest level since 2000, while other reports showed increased movement in the nation’s manufacturing sector and spending on construction hit a record high.

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Articles•by Evan Lockridge•May 30, 2018

Analysis: Expect More of the Same From the Economy

With tax reform enacted, so far GDP has only grown at 2.3% annual rate in the first quarter of 2018, slightly down from the end of 2017. We were hoping for a boost in growth, but so far that hasn't happened. Analysis by Business Contributing Editor Evan Lockridge.

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News•by Evan Lockridge•May 30, 2018

Spot Rates Post Slight Gains Over Previous Week

National average spot market truckload rates moved slightly higher on the DAT Solutions network of load boards last week as both the number of posted loads and trucks also rose, amid signs of tighter capacity.

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News•by Evan Lockridge•May 30, 2018

Economic Watch: GDP Revised Lower; Consumer Confidence, Employment Strong

The widest measure of U.S. economic growth was revised lower on Wednesday, according to newly released figures, while separate reports showed consumer feelings remain good and employers continue adding jobs.

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News•by Steven Martinez•May 29, 2018

Proposed Bills Would Exempt Small Carriers from the ELD Mandate

Two proposed bills aimed at small carriers and the agricultural business sector would exempt certain trucking companies from the ELD mandate if made into law.

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News•by Staff•May 27, 2018

Our Top Stories for Memorial Day

In honor of Memorial Day, we've selected some of the most popular content from Truckinginfo.com – articles, commentary, blogs, and videos – to share for your reading and viewing pleasure.

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Articles•by Jim Park•May 25, 2018

Bosch Demonstrates Emerging Safety, Self-Driving Technology

Technology presented at the Bosch Mobility Experience in Flat Rock, Michigan, could migrate into the commercial vehicle space very soon, such as system redundancy and advanced driver assistance systems – precursors on the path to automated driving.

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Articles•by David Cullen•May 25, 2018

Q&A: Lane Kidd Explains the Aims of the Trucking Alliance

We spoke at length with Lane Kidd, managing director of the Washington, D.C.-based Alliance for Driver Safety & Security (known as the Trucking Alliance) about which issues the carrier-driven and safety-focused lobbying group is most engaged with this year.

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News•by Evan Lockridge•May 25, 2018

Economic Watch: Business Investment, Consumer Sentiment Strong as Home Sales Slip

Orders for long-lasting durable goods fell in April, but a closely watched proxy of business investment moved higher. And although sales of existing homes declined, consumer sentiment remains strong.

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Articles•May 24, 2018

How Business Intelligence Can Drive Your Final Mile Forward

While the final mile may be the last piece in the supply chain, businesses often consider it the most important because of the value placed on customer satisfaction levels.

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