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NewsFebruary 16, 2016

Border Crossing Payment App Could Reduce Congestion

Truck drivers may soon be able to use an app on their phone to pay the Customs and Border Protection user fee for entering into the U.S. at the Peace Bridge.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 16, 2016

High Risk for Cargo Theft Remains Despite 6% Drop in Heists

The number of recorded cargo thefts and the average value of the heists in the U.S. declined in 2015 from the year before, according to a new report.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2016

Mack to Serve as ‘Official Hauler of NASCAR’

Pinnacle Tractors have begun delivering supplies and equipment to races sponsored by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 12, 2016

Q&A: Old Dominion's David Bates on the Keys to the LTL's Success

Old Dominion Freight Line, founded by Earl and Lillian Congdon as a one-truck operation in Richmond, Va., in 1934, today is one of the largest less-than-truckload carriers, and one of the largest trucking companies overall, in the United States. We talked to David Bates, senior vice president of operations, about the company’s success.

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Newsby Denise RondiniFebruary 12, 2016

Perry: Trucking Conditions Still Good, but Clouds on Horizon

FTR transportation expert Noel Perry told an audience at the AmericQuest Symposium that trucking currently is outperforming the broader economy, and there are both good and bad economic indicators at play.

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NewsFebruary 12, 2016

Controversial Rhode Island Truck Tolls Bill Signed Into Law

Rhode Island’s governor signed into law a controversial measure that will impose tolls on commercial trucks traveling through the state — reportedly the only state with a truck-only tolling system.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 12, 2016

Economic Watch: Strong Retail Sales Despite Lower Consumer Sentiment

One of the biggest drivers of the U.S. economy posted broad-based gains in January, which could ease fears following earlier indications that overall activity was slowing. However, a separate report on inventories still raises concerns about a bumpy ride.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 12, 2016

Lower Freight Index Numbers Mask Increased Expectations

The number of freight shipments and the dollars spent on freight declined again in January as part of a seasonal trend. However, that's not necessarily a sign of further weakening for the overall economy, according the latest Cass Freight Index report.

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NewsFebruary 12, 2016

Freight Slowdown Could Hinder Driver Wage Increases

Driver wage increases may be limited by slowdown in freight in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to a carrier survey by Transport Capital Partners.

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NewsFebruary 12, 2016

UPS Freight to Replace Retiring President

UPS Freight President Jack Holmes has announced his retirement after working for the company for 37 years and will be succeeded by Mid-Atlantic District Manager Rich McArdle.

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