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NewsDecember 16, 2016

Maverick USA Acquires Michigan-Based Marine Transport

Maverick USA has announced the acquisition of the Au Gres, Mich.-based Marine Transport, expanding the company’s dedicated service offerings and service footprint in the boat and marine business.

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NewsDecember 16, 2016

Report: Overall Freight Shipping Levels, Rates Better than They First Look

While a measure of total U.S. freight shipments in October broke a string of being in negative territory for 20 months, November fell back while separate reports for the month show an improvement in intermodal rates for the second consecutive month while truckload linehaul rates turned lower.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeDecember 16, 2016

Economic Watch: Manufacturing at 21-Month High, Other Indicators Strong

U.S. manufacturers reported a strong end to 2016, with business conditions improving at the fastest pace since March 2015. And separate reports show consumer prices are rising and housing remains strong, despite a pullback from a multi-year high.

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NewsDecember 15, 2016

Trucking Industry Transports Wreaths Across America

Several companies, associations and fleets in the trucking industry are once again participating in the Wreaths Across America cause, honoring veterans who have died by placing a wreath on their graves.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeDecember 15, 2016

Commentary: Lessons from an Election

Editor in chief Deborah Lockridge contemplates the lessons of the volatile 2016 presidential election and what the trucking industry can learn from it.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeDecember 15, 2016

The Next Generation: HDT's Emerging Leaders

Meet HDT's inaugural Emerging Leaders, a group of young professionals who are influential, innovative and successful, who can point to outstanding accomplishments and leadership qualities, and who have a passion for the trucking industry.

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Newsby David CullenDecember 15, 2016

FMCSA Again Delays Rollout of Online DOT Registration System

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again delayed implementation of the final stage of its Unified Registration System for new motor carriers.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeDecember 14, 2016

Trucking Helps For-Hire Freight Movements Bounce Back

The amount of for-hire freight moved in the U.S. increased following two months of declines, according to new Transportation Department figures.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeDecember 14, 2016

Spot Truckload Freight Rates, Loads Ease Following November Gains

The amount of freight available to haul from the spot truckload market surged in November as rates generally moved higher, according to newly released figures from DAT Solutions and its network of load boards, while both slowed a little during the first full week in December.

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Newsby David CullenDecember 13, 2016

DOT Proposes V2V Rule for Cars; Could One for Trucks Be Far Behind?

While the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission issued a proposed rule on Dec. 13 aimed at getting vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology on all new light-duty vehicles, NHTSA confirmed for HDT that there is “no [similar] rulemaking as of yet” in the works for commercial vehicles.

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