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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 16, 2014

Economic Watch: Housing Starts Surge, Consumer Sentiment Dips

Housing starts in the U.S. jumped again in April, while the number of new building permits issued hit it best level since 2008, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 16, 2014

Schneider Logistics Settles Lawsuit for $21 Million

The logistics operation of trucking industry giant Schneider has agreed to pay $21 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed that includes as many 1,800 employees over alleged wage and hour violations.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 15, 2014

An Extra Month for Electronic Logging Comments

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is allowing an extra month for comments on its proposed electronic logging rule. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, representing state police and other enforcement interests, had asked the agency for the one-month extension.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 15, 2014

Survey Shows Majority of Public Cares About “Green Shipping"

The American public cares more about how their products are delivered to them they you may have though, at least in one sector of the shipping business.

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Safety & Complianceby Evan LockridgeMay 15, 2014

Controversial Trucking Interest Group Founder Honored by Obama Administration

The founder of a polarizing trucking interest group was among 11 people honored by the White House earlier this week as a “2014 Transportation Champion of Change.”

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Fleet Managementby Oliver PattonMay 15, 2014

Senate EPW Committee Approves Highway Bill

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously approved its bill to reauthorize the federal highway program. The bill proposes a 6-year program that builds on reforms already in place and calls for continuation of current funding levels plus an adjustment for inflation.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 15, 2014

Nominees Named for DOT Second, Third Positions

President Obama will formally name two successors to posts within the U.S. Transportation Department, following departures late last year and earlier this year.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 15, 2014

Economic Watch: Consumer Prices Rise, Industrial Production Down

UPDATED -- A new report shows consumer prices rising for the sixth straight month, with the Consumer Price Index increasing 0.3% in April from the month before, the biggest gain in 10 months.

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Driversby StaffMay 15, 2014

Skilled Driver Saves Semi from Being Blown Over

A driver was caught on video recently in a hair-raising battle with a prairie wind. And this time the driver won.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 15, 2014

Legislative Inaction Hurting Biodiesel Industry Say Producers

Biodiesel producers say policy setbacks in Washington are taking a major toll on their business and they point to a new survey released Wednesday as proof.

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