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NewsJuly 15, 2013

J.B. Hunt Second Quarter Revenue and Profit Improves

J.B. Hunt Transport announced second quarter financials, showing better performance from the same time a year ago, driven by growth in its intermodal, dedicated and logistics operations.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJuly 15, 2013

Economic Watch: June Retail Sales Move Higher

Retail sales in the United States continue growing, according to new figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department, but not as much as many were hoping.

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NewsJuly 15, 2013

Duff Brothers Buying Frozen Food Express

Temperature-controlled truckload and less-than-truckload carrier Frozen Food Express has reached an agreement to be acquired by Duff Brothers Capital. Duff Brothers will purchases all outstanding shares of FFE common stock for approximately $38.2 billion.

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NewsJuly 15, 2013

Cass Reports Linehaul Costs Rose in June

Cass reports that truckload linehaul costs rosein June 1.5% year-over-year and 1% from May, very closely in line with seasonal trends.

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NewsJuly 15, 2013

U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge Restricts Traffic Width

Work to maintain and repair the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge between Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo, Ill., will restrict traffic to a 7-foot maximum load width starting Monday, July 29. The work zone restriction will prohibit trucks, buses, motor homes and vehicles pulling trailers from crossing the bridge for approximately 50 days.

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NewsJuly 15, 2013

Thousands Attend Walcott Truckers Jamboree

The World’s Largest Truckstop celebrated America’s truckers last week in a big way with the 34th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree. Held July 11-13, the event hosted nearly 40,000 drivers and their families as well as local residents. Visitors came from 19 different states and Canada to display their trucks.

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NewsJuly 15, 2013

Yara Begins Domestic DEF Production and Distribution at Canadian Plant

Yara North America Inc. announced the launch of new DEF production and distribution capabilities at its plant in Belle Plaine, Canada. The news follows the successful completion of the first DEF shipments under the Air1 brand earlier this month.

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NewsJuly 15, 2013

Shelly York Notices “Debris” Fall from a Pickup Truck; Turns Out to Be a Young Boy

Professional truck drivers see a lot of interesting things on the road. Take, for example, Shelly York of North Little Rock, Ark., who drives for ABF Freight System Inc., of Fort Smith, Ark.

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NewsJuly 11, 2013

Carriers Gather for 30th TCA Refrigerated Division Annual Meeting

The Truckload Carriers Association’s Refrigerated Division is hosting its annual meeting this week on issues related to the operation of temperature-controlled trailers.

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NewsJuly 11, 2013

Driver Turnover Rises in First Quarter

In the first quarter of 2013, the turnover rate at both large and small truckload carriers rose due to the improving economy and continued competition for well-trained professional drivers, reports the American Trucking Associations.

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