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Newsby Evan LockridgeMarch 27, 2013

Survey Shows Fleet Use of E-logs, CSA Compliance Methods and Costs along with Expansion Plans

Newly released results from a survey of fleets show more are adopting e-logs to monitor driver compliance with hours-of-service regulations. The survey also reveals what they are doing and how much it costs to comply with the CSA program, as well as plans for adding capacity that include more plan to add independent contractor drivers.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMarch 26, 2013

Several Bright Spots in Latest U.S. Economic Numbers

Shipments and orders of manufactured durable goods, increased in February according to numbers released today from the U.S. Commerce Department, while home sales slid and consumer confidence fell in March.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 25, 2013

CDL Schools Say Proposed Training Standards Would Make Driver Shortage Worse

In a Friday "listening session" the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hosted regarding its proposed entry-level driver training stories, truck driver training school officials warned that the proposal would make the current driver shortage even worse.

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NewsMarch 25, 2013

Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Up 6.2% in 2012

Trade using surface transportation modes between the United States, Canada and Mexico rose by 6.2% in 2012 compared to 2011. The value of $960 billion was the highest since the North American Free Trade Agreement went into effect in 1994.

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NewsMarch 25, 2013

Prime Inc. Announces Large Scale TrailerTail Deployment

ATDynamics, a global supplier of semi-trailer rear-drag aerodynamics technology, announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show that Prime Inc., after extensive fuel economy and durability testing, is installing TrailerTail aerodynamic fairings on all remaining new trailers, approximately 450, purchased by Prime in 2013.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 22, 2013

Navistar's Clarke Talks Change, Opportunity, Turnaround

In his first official outing as Navistar International's new president and COO, Troy Clarke jumped right in Friday morning by assuring the audience of supplier executives that "Navistar's not going anywhere but up."

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Newsby Kate HarlowMarch 21, 2013

Goodyear Names 30th Highway Hero: Jason Harte

A truck driver who rescued a family of six from a smashed minivan has been named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero.

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NewsMarch 20, 2013

Food Paradise to Feature Iowa 80 Kitchen

Iowa 80 Kitchen, the full-service restaurant inside the the Iowa 80 TA Truckstop, located in Walcott, Iowa, will be featured on the Travel Channel’s show Food Paradise, being renamed Truck Stop Paradise for this episode.

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NewsMarch 20, 2013

Cascade Sierra Solutions Opens New Locations

Cascade Sierra Solutions announced its newest Green Truck Center location in Dallas, Texas. Its staff will provide educational outreach and financial services to commercial trucking businesses.

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NewsMarch 20, 2013

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Announces New Head of Marketing, Commercial Tire Division

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations announced a new vice president of marketing for its commercial tire division, effective March 1.

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