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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 24, 2014

Con-way Freight Rates Heading Higher

Less-than-truckload carrier Con-way Freight said Friday it will implement a general rate increase averaging 4.7% for non-contractual business, effective Oct. 27.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 24, 2014

Economic Watch: New Home Sales Highest Since 2008

UPDATED -- Sales of new homes in the U.S. hit a six-month high last month while the improvement for August was cut dramatically, according to a new U.S. Commerce Department report.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 24, 2014

Swift Third-Quarter Profit Surges

With year-over-year profitability improvements in its truckload, intermodal and refrigerated segments, Swift Transportation saw its net income surge to $50.2 million in the third quarter, compared to $30 million a year ago.

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Driversby Oliver PattonOctober 24, 2014

Driver Use of Schedule II Drugs Gets Scrutiny

The doctors who advise the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are recommending closer scrutiny of drivers using Schedule II drugs, such as opioid-containing prescription pain relievers and medications for attention deficit disorder.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 24, 2014

Forward Air Third Quarter Income Higher

Net income during the period was $16.7 million compared to $14.2 million in the prior-year quarter or 54 cents per diluted share compared with 46 cents per diluted share.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 24, 2014

UPS Grows Third Quarter Profit

Higher package volume and growth in distribution and UPS Freight business led UPS Inc. to an upswing in third-quarter earnings compared to a year ago.

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Driversby StaffOctober 24, 2014

Driver Aids Children in Fatal Accident

David Ragland was named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association for his actions in aiding two children in the aftermath of a fatal accident.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 23, 2014

Hub Group Profit Posts Big Decline

The Illinois-based operation reported income of $4.5 million compared to $18.6 million in the third quarter of 2013 with diluted earnings per share of 12 cents compared to 50 cents a year earlier.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffOctober 23, 2014

Questar Opens Dallas CNG Station for Frito-Lay

Questar Fueling Company opened a new CNG fueling station with public access in conjunction with Frito-Lay.

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Aftermarketby StaffOctober 23, 2014

Rush Enterprises Reports Record Profit, Revenue

Commercial truck dealership chain Rush Enterprises had net income totaling $23.5 million in the third quarter, compared with $15.2 million a year ago, as Class 8 truck sales outpaced national numbers.

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