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Fleet Managementby David CullenApril 24, 2015

ATA Sticks to Fuel-Tax Hike as Best Trust Fund Fix

The American Trucking Associations remains committed to seeing a surface transportation package passed this year that will ensure a long-term fix for the Highway Trust Fund.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 24, 2015

Kalmar, Orange EV Collaborating on Electric Terminal Tractor

Kalmar Ottawa and Orange EV are collaborating on a zero-emission, electric terminal tractor. The companies will incorporate Orange EV’s technology into the Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 24, 2015

Covenant Transport Turns Finances Around

The holding company for trucking companies Covenant Transport and others moved to a profit from a loss in the first quarter of the year.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 24, 2015

Landstar Reports Record Revenue, Earnings

Landstar System reported record first quarter diluted earnings per share of 67 cents on record first quarter revenue of $762 million.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 23, 2015

Increased Truck Sales Push Rush Profit Higher

A big jump in truck sales helped push profits higher in the first quarter for the network of dealerships under the Rush Enterprises banner.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenApril 23, 2015

FMCSA May Reward Carriers for Going Beyond Safety Regs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on its potential development of a program that would take into consideration a motor carrier’s “proactive voluntary implementation of state-of-the-art best practices and technologies” when evaluating the company’s safety program.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeApril 23, 2015

Economic Watch: New Homes Sales Mixed, Manufacturing Slows

Sales of new homes in the U.S. during March fell the most in more than 18 months following three straight monthly gains, according to the Commerce Department.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeApril 23, 2015

Acquisition Costs Cut Into Forward Air Income

Freight transportation provider Forward Air Corp.'s first quarter profit fell more than 50% from a year earlier on 20% higher revenue.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 23, 2015

Trucks Move More U.S.-NAFTA Freight, Overall Level Declines

Freight movements between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico fell in February, hitting its lowest level in terms of value since 2011, according to new U.S. Transportation Department figures.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 23, 2015

Natural-Gas Trucks Not Part of Truck Sales Boom

Truckers are ordering new equipment in record numbers, but are not turning to natural gas fueled trucks as fast as had been projected two years ago, according to a new report from ACT Research.

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