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NewsJune 26, 2013

Freight Forecast: Strong Trucking Growth

American Trucking Associations released the latest edition of U.S. Freight Forecast to 2024, which projects an overall increase in freight volumes for all modes of more than 20% and an increase in the amount of that freight moved by trucks.

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NewsJune 26, 2013

Economic Watch: More Traffic Congestion, Better Economy

If trucking is the lifeblood of the nation’s economy, then surprisingly, there is no reason for alarm if the arteries carrying those trucks seem a little clogged. Traffic information services provider Inrix reports traffic congestion rose nationally more than 9% in May, signaling the continued strengthening of the national economy.

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ProductsJune 26, 2013

Rolling Strong and Cigna Program Will Deliver Wellness Solutions to Truck Drivers

Global health service company Cigna and Rolling Strong have created a program to deliver wellness resources to professional bus and truck drivers nationwide.

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ProductsJune 26, 2013

Nissan Adds Quick, Nimble Compact Van to Commercial Truck Line

There’s another small van in town. It’s called the NV200 Compact , and Nissan Commercial Vehicles wants you to buy it instead of a Ford Transit Connect or any other compact vehicle you might be considering to deliver goods and services.

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NewsJune 25, 2013

Teamsters Reject New Contract With UPS Freight

Teamster union member employees of the freight operation UPS Freight have overwhelmingly rejected a new contract. Both sides head back to the negotiating table, with a July 31 deadline.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJune 25, 2013

Economic Watch: Durable Goods, New Home Sales & Consumer Confidence Up

The first look by the federal government at orders and shipments of manufactured durable goods in May shows conditions continue improving. More good news came from the housing sector and in consumer confidence.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJune 25, 2013

New York Passes Amended Trucker Classification Legislation

A bill to more clearly define independent contractor truckers has received final passage by New York state lawmakers, but it does not endanger the owner-operator model as some say it earlier attempted to do.

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NewsJune 25, 2013

Long Beach Port Cargo Volume Hits Best Levels in Nearly Three Years

New figures show container cargo rose by more than 17% in May at the Port of Long Beach, with some of the highest volumes in nearly three years

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NewsJune 25, 2013

Pricing for Used Trucks Remains in Narrow Band

Volumes for used Class 8 trucks slipped slightly in May due to the retail market slowing 4% month over month.

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NewsJune 25, 2013

Con-way Freight Marks 30-Year Anniversary

In the spring and summer of 1983, Con-way Freight opened its doors as the newest entrant into the recently deregulated U.S. trucking market.

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