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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 17, 2017

Spot Reefer Rates Hit 4-Month High as Vans, Flatbeds Slip

The national average spot rate for refrigerated truckload freight gained 2 cents for the week ending May 13 for $1.99 per mile, the highest weekly average rate in four months, according to new figures released by DAT Solutions and based on its network of load boards.

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Newsby Steven MartinezMay 16, 2017

Congestion Costing Trucking $63.4 Billion a Year

Traffic congestion added more than $63.4 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2015, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's 2017 Cost of Congestion update.

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NewsMay 16, 2017

FedEx Survey Shows Small Business Support of International Trade

FedEx released the results of its second Trade Index, a national survey of small business leaders, finding that the majority supported more global trade.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 16, 2017

Economic Watch: Industrial Production, E-Commerce Jump; Home Starts Drop

Industrial production in the U.S. rose in April more than expected and by the fastest rate in more than three years, according to a new report issued Tuesday. Meanwhile, separate reports show e-commerce continues to boom but the building of new homes fell for the second straight month.

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NewsMay 16, 2017

Werner Launches Final Mile Solution

The rising tide of e-commerce has prompted Werner Enterprises to launch Werner Final Mile, a logistics solution that will primarily deliver large or heavy items using two uniformed associates operating a straight truck with lift gate.

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Articlesby Jim BeachMay 15, 2017

There's An App for That

There’s a vast array of applications that truckers and trucking companies can tap into to work more efficiently, profitably, and safely.

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NewsMay 15, 2017

Third Annual Infrastructure Week Kicks Off

Infrastructure Week is an industry-wide image and education movement, featuring a series of events, education, and advocacy efforts with the goal of improving our nation's infrastructure.

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NewsMay 15, 2017

Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec to Speak at TMW/PeopleNet Conference

Robert Herjavec of the ABC show Shark Tank and founder of the Herjavec Group will speak at PeopleNet and TMW Systems’ in.sight user conference and expo in August.

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NewsMay 15, 2017

Trucking Conditions Index Falls Despite Positive Environment

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell slightly in March despite positive economic conditions, reversing an upturn from the previous month – but capacity is expected to tighten.

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ArticlesCover Storyby David CullenMay 13, 2017

Six Steps to Thwart Cargo Theft

“Cargo theft hasn’t necessarily gotten worse lately, but there is more sophistication on the criminal side than 20 years ago when it was strictly a crime of opportunity,” says Eric Fuller, CEO of U.S. Xpress. But there is much motor carriers can do to help protect customers’ goods and their own assets and employees from heists.

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