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ArticlesMay 15, 2012

10 Ways to Control Workers' Compensation Costs

Workers' Compensation has fast become a leading cost factor in business insurance programs

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NewsMay 14, 2012

Fuel Prices Keep Falling, Greek Economy Affects Oil Prices

Diesel and gasoline prices dropped for the fifth straight week, but oil prices continue to fall due to concerns over Europe, particularly Greece's economy. Diesel fuel prices dropped by by an average of 5.3 cents to $4.004 a gallon, according the the Energy Information Administration's weekly fuel upsate. This is the lowest the average price of diesel has been since late February.

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NewsMay 14, 2012

Boston Announces Daytime Hazmat Ban

The Massachusetts transportation department announced a ban on trucks carrying hazardous materials through Boston between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., a move that trucking interests say could worsen safety, not improve it

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ArticlesMay 14, 2012

Optimize Routes Using Spot Freight and a Higher-Paying Third Leg

Many owner-operators turn to the spot freight market -- a load board -- when they need a backhaul, sometimes taking a low rate just to get home. As a result, it's easy to think of load boards and backhauls as "cheap freight.

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NewsMay 14, 2012

FTR Shippers Conditions Index Steadies in March

FTR Associates' Shippers Conditions Index for March did not show much change from the previous month. The index currently stands at -5.3, representing a moderately unfavorable condition for shippers that is expected to persist until the onset of the busy fall shipping season

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NewsMay 11, 2012

Forbes Lists Old Dominion, Marten Among Most Trustworthy Companies

Old Dominion Freight Line and Marten Transport have been named two of America's 100 Most Trustworthy Companies by Forbes magazine

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ArticlesMay 11, 2012

One Fleet Cuts Lighting Costs

You spend a lot of time, energy and money looking for ways to save on fuel costs, but what about the energy cost at your facilities

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NewsMay 11, 2012

Schneider National Extends Relationship with BNSF Railway

BNSF Railway will continue to be one of Schneider National's primary rail providers under a new, multiyear agreement

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NewsMay 10, 2012

XPO Logistics Reports 1Q Losses

XPO Logistics reported losses for 1Q 2012, but its business segments all experienced revenue growth. The company's quarter net loss was $2.7 million, compared with net income of $1.1 million for the same period last year

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NewsMay 10, 2012

Total Quality Logistics Donates $1 per Load to the Troops

Total Quality Logistics begins its $1 per load Memorial Day fundraising campaign Monday, May 14. May 14-20, one dollar from every load TQL arranges will be donated to the Yellow Ribbon Support Center and the Let Us Never Forget Scholarship Fund

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