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NewsNovember 5, 2012

August Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Rose 2.6%

Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, was 2.6% higher in August 2012 than in August 2011.

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NewsNovember 5, 2012

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Acquires Central Cal Transportation

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced that it has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Central Cal Transportatio

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NewsNovember 5, 2012

Superstorm Sandy Affects Fuel Availability in Region

Fuel and oil terminals and refineries are slowly returning to operation following last week's "superstorm" Sandy, as the government takes steps to try to get oil and fuel to the stricken region. A shortage of fuel, especially gasoline for vehicles and generators, has led to long lines and short tempers across much of the Northeast. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that it is likely to continue for at least several more days

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NewsNovember 5, 2012

Class 8 Orders Look Stronger for October

Preliminary data shows October Class 8 truck orders around 23,000 units - the highest since January. FTR Associates, Nashville, Ind., puts the number at at 22,760, 50% higher than the previous month and much improved over third quarter averages, while ACT Research, Columbus, Inc., projects orders will approach 23,200 units for Class 8 trucks and 18,500 for medium duty Class 5-7 vehicles

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NewsNovember 4, 2012

FedEx Freight Testing LNG Tractors in Dallas

FedEx Freight has begun beta testing two new tractors powered by Cummins Westport ISX 12 G liquefied natural gas-only engines.

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NewsNovember 4, 2012

I-69 Extension to Open Nov. 19

On Nov. 19, the first three sections of newly constructed I-69 will officially open in Indiana

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Articlesby Jim BeachNovember 2, 2012

5 things you should know about cloud computing

Cloud computing has been getting a lot of attention in the information technology space. Before you put your head in the cloud, though, there are some things you should understand about the concept of cloud computing

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NewsNovember 1, 2012

Professional Truck Driver Finds Toddler Wandering in Road at 4 a.m.

The Truckload Carriers Association announced that Rodney L. Smith of Plant City, Fla., has been named its latest Highway Angel. Smith, who drives for FFE Transportation Services Inc., of Lancaster, Texas, is being recognized for helping a toddler in trouble

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NewsNovember 1, 2012

Losses to Trucking from Sandy Will Be Recouped in Future

Hurricane Sandy hit a region that's both densely populated and important economically. According to IHS Global Insight, the initial estimate of economic losses are in the $30-$50 billion range. However, some trucking companies may see a boost in both the near term and longer term

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NewsNovember 1, 2012

Three Drivers, Five Companies Named in Nebraska Crash Lawsuit

A wrongful death suit has been filed by the parents of a couple killed in a chain-reaction crash in September in western Nebraska

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