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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 29, 2015

Spot Freight Rates Weaken as Capacity Increases

The number of available loads on the spot truckload market decreased 2.4% while capacity increased 4.5% during the week of April 25 compared to the previous week, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

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Driversby David CullenApril 29, 2015

Vieth: Private Fleets Sitting Pretty

At the National Private Truck Council annual meeting, economist Kenny Vieth declared private fleets are now “sitting in the catbird seat” because they are “poised for growth” as the economy keeps gaining speed and freight volumes keep rising.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffApril 28, 2015

Peterbilt, Kenworth Trucks Recalled Over Cruise Control Problem

Paccar is recalling 443 model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks for a problem with the cruise control decrease button, according to the NHTSA.

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Driversby Steven MartinezApril 28, 2015

Port Truckers Picket As Far South As Mexico Border

Port truck drivers from four trucking companies continued picketing at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, disrupting cargo operations across Southern California as far south as the border.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 28, 2015

Celadon Group More Than Doubles First Quarter Profit

Truckload carrier Celadon Group Inc., reported its profit in the first quarter of the year more than doubled from the same time a year ago.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeApril 28, 2015

Economic Watch: Consumer Confidence Lowest Since December

A measure of U.S. consumer confidence fell in April, its biggest drop since October 2013 and the lowest level in four months.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeApril 28, 2015

UPS First Quarter Profit Tops $1 Billion

Profit for package delivery and trucking giant UPS Inc. increased 12.6% in the first quarter from the same time in 2014.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 28, 2015

Cummins First Quarter Profit Increases 14%

Cummins Inc. reported its first quarter profit increased 14% from the same time a year ago, totaling $387 million, driven by stronger demand in on-highway markets and distributor acquisitions in North America.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 27, 2015

Swift Transportation Triples First Quarter Profit

Swift Transportation Co. tripled its net income in the first quarter of the year, totaling $37.8 million, or diluted earnings per share of 26 cents, compared to $12.3 million, or 9 cents per share a year earlier.

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Fuel Smartsby Evan LockridgeApril 27, 2015

Diesel Price Rises for Second Straight Week

The average U.S. cost of on-highway diesel moved higher on Monday for the second straight week as oil prices also gained last week.

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