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NewsJuly 19, 2012

Fleets Report 2Q Financial Results

CORRECTED, UPDATED -- This week saw quarterly financial reports from a number of large publicly traded truck fleets, with truckload and intermodal giant Swift Transportation reporting profits up 72% from a year ago

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NewsJuly 18, 2012

Housing Starts Offer Glimmer Of Hope

The nation's beleaguered housing industry, whose health affects some trucking operations greatly, got some of its best news in quite a while Wednesday , but also shows the industry has a long way to go before seeing a full recovery

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NewsJuly 18, 2012

Marten Transport Enhances Driver Compensation Package

Marten Transport has enhanced its driver compensation package, transitioning from quarterly performance and safety bonuses to monthly bonuse

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NewsJuly 18, 2012

Public Speaks Out Against Privatizing Ohio Turnpike at Hearing

The first public hearing on privatizing the 241-mile Ohio Turnpike displayed the public's disapproval of the plan, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer

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NewsJuly 18, 2012

CVSN to Honor Eight 'Century Club' Members

The Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network is introducing a new recognition program at its 2012 Summit to honor member companies that have been in business for 100 years or more

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NewsJuly 18, 2012

NY Group Calls for Delay in Toll Increases

Unshackle Upstate, a taxpayer advocacy organization, wants the New York State Thruway Authority to conduct an audit before it goes through with a proposed 45% increase for trucks with three or more axles

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NewsJuly 17, 2012

Chassis Shortage Hurting NY-NJ Container Terminals, Drivers

The Port of New York and New Jersey has been hit with a shortage of chassis for draying containers traveling to and from the terminals, reports the Journal of Commerce

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NewsJuly 17, 2012

Duane Reade To Partner With Mission Electric On Green Transportation Initiative

In an effort to reduce vehicle air pollution, Duane Reade, in partnership with Mission Electric, is turning to New Yorkers to determine which of its stores should be served solely by electric trucks

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NewsJuly 17, 2012

Report: Hybrid Truck Viability Hurt by Low Fuel Prices

A report from Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs finds challenges to the economic viability of medium-sized diesel-electric hybrid trucks. These hybrids have a significantly higher sticker price than conventional diesel-powered trucks. With volatile fuel

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NewsJuly 17, 2012

Schneider National Launches $6,000 Tuition Reimbursement Program

Schneider National is making it easier for students to turn a dream into reality by offering $6,000 for tuition reimbursement to qualified driving school graduates. The program will cover the full cost of many truck-driving schools to give drivers a leg up as they enter the industry

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