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Equipmentby StaffApril 30, 2014

Wabash, Cummins, Eaton, Allison Report First Quarter Numbers

Trailer maker Wabash National had net income for the first quarter of 2014 of $7.3 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, compared to first quarter 2013 net income of $5.7 million, or 8 cents per diluted share.

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Fleet Managementby Oliver PattonApril 30, 2014

Obama Administration Weighs In with Highway Bill

The Obama administration put down its marker for the next highway program with the GROW America Act, a $302 billion, four-year bill funded by a one-time infusion from a change in the corporate tax code. The House and Senate are working on their versions with no word yet on how they will pay for them, although the Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing May 6: New Routes for Funding and Financing Highways and Transit.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 30, 2014

Daimler Trucks Profit Doubles, Volvo Swings Back to Profitability

Profit for truck, engine and carmaker Daimler AG soared in the first quarter of the year, while competitor Volvo has reported a profit following a loss a year ago

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 30, 2014

Traffic Congestion Cost Trucking More Than $9 Billion Last Year

Congestion on the nation’s Interstate highways added over $9.2 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2013, according to research released Wednesday by the American Transportation Research Institute.

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Driversby StaffApril 30, 2014

Highway Angel Helps Incapacitated Motorist

The Truckload Carriers Association has named Robert Tyler, a resident of Marysville, Washington, as a Highway Angel. Tyler, who drives for Smokey Point Distributing of Arlington, Washington, is being recognized for his willingness to help not only an individual motorist, but also the general public.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 30, 2014

U.S. DEF Prices Stable, Canada Deliveries Increase for Fifth Month

Prices for diesel exhaust fluid remain stable in the U.S. but they are showing no signs of letting up in Canada with a string of monthly hikes, according to new figures from Integer Research, which analyzes a range of global commodities.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 30, 2014

Celadon First Quarter Net Income Falls 20.5%

The trucking and logistics provider, Celadon Group, reports revenue for the quarter ending March 31 increased 29.1% to $193.2 million from $149.6 million in the March 2013 quarter.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 30, 2014

USA Truck, Covenant Transportation Narrow Losses

Arkansas-based truckload carrier and logistics provider, USA Truck, cut its net loss from $2.5 million in the first quarter of last year to $1.6 million in the first quarter of this year. This resulted in a diluted loss per share of 15 cents compared to 24 cents during the same time frame.

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Driversby StaffApril 30, 2014

Lowthorp Named Trucker Buddy Ambassador of the Year

Mark Lowthorp, a long time driver for Marten Transport, has been awarded the Darrell Hick’s Memorial Ambassador of the Year award. He has been a Trucker Buddy for almost 20 years.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeApril 30, 2014

Spot Market Freight Rates Stabilize

Rates on one of the nation’s largest spot freight markets are fairly stable amid lower freight levels.

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