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ArticlesMay 24, 2013

Healthcare Reform: Pay or Play

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which requires individuals to have health insurance, could change the way trucking companies handle their healthcare coverage policies for employees. The Truckload Carriers Association held a webinar on May 23 to discuss its analysis of the ACA and the impact it will have on the trucking industry.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 24, 2013

Peterbilt Names Siver New General Manager

A 20-year veteran with Paccar has been named the new general manager of the truck maker Peterbilt, following the departure of Bill Kozek for Navistar.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 24, 2013

Durable Goods Shipments and Orders Mixed, Home Sales Heading Higher

A first look one economic indicator shows improvement in one area of durable goods while conditions lag in another – but some analysts say this part of U.S. economy continues to improve.

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Videosby StaffMay 24, 2013

TCA 75th Anniversary

If you like trucking history, check out the Truckload Carriers Association's 75th anniversary video.

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NewsMay 23, 2013

YRC Freight Begins Network Changes

The nationwide less-than-truckload carrier YRC Freight this week said it began making changes in its network that will result in the closing of nearly 30 terminals and three distribution centers.

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NewsMay 23, 2013

Spot Market Loads Increase, Rates Don’t Improve

The number of loads available on one spot market board has surged over the previous week but rates are stagnant during the same time. DAT/Transcore reports May 12 through 18 the number of loads available in the U.S. increased 6.7% from the previous week.

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NewsMay 23, 2013

Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Says April New Business Up 23 Percent Year Over Year

Month-over-month, new business volume was up 10 percent from March. Year-to-date, cumulative new business volume increased eight percent compared to 2012, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association.

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Articlesby Jim BeachMay 22, 2013

Telematics Unchained

You probably have a pretty good idea what a telematics system is, even if you don't know it by that name. You may know it as a fleet management system or GPS fleet management system or GPS vehicle tracking system.

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ArticlesMay 22, 2013

Owner-Operator Leasing Regulations: What Trucking Fleets Should Watch Out For

Leasing owner-operators is one of the quickest ways a company can increase the fleet’s capacity. However, there are several pitfalls with using leased owner-operators, for both the company and the owner-operator.

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Newsby Oliver PattonMay 22, 2013

Rep. Delaney Proposes $50 Billion Infrastructure Finance Bill

There’s a new entrant in the field of ideas for how to pay for infrastructure investment. Rep. John Delaney (D-Md.) is proposing a bill to provide $50 billion in loans and loan guarantees, financed by the sale of infrastructure bonds.

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