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Fleet Managementby David CullenFebruary 12, 2015

Urgency Stressed in First Highway-Bill Hearing

Urgent need was the phrase most emphasized during the first hearing of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure on reauthorizing the surface-transportation bill, which was held Wednesday on Capitol Hill.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffFebruary 11, 2015

Freightliner Dealer to Build APG Dual-Fuel Vocational Trucks

Harrison Truck Centers will introduce a diesel-natural gas fueling system on severe-duty glider-kitted trucks, using a Turbocharged Natural Gas Dual Fuel System from American Power Group.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 11, 2015

For-Hire Freight Index Stable, Remains Near Record High

The latest reading on freight movements in the U.S. shows the amount carried by the for-hire transportation industry was virtually unchanged in December from November, failing to rise after five consecutive months of increases, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffFebruary 11, 2015

I-270 in Illinois to Temporarily Close for Demolition Work

Due to a planned closure on the morning of Feb. 17, drivers using Interstate 270 in North St. Louis County and Madison County, Ill., are being encouraged to consider alternate routes.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 11, 2015

Navistar, UAW Approve New Labor Agreement

Navistar and the United Automobile Workers union ratified a new four-year labor agreement after the contract was approved by a majority of UAW members.

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Fuel Smartsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 11, 2015

Diesel Prices Forecast to Move Lower in the Short-Term

Despite the first upturn since November in average diesel prices this week, expect prices to move slightly lower at least for a while longer, according to the U.S. Energy Department and its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook released on Wednesday.

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Driversby StaffFebruary 11, 2015

Goodyear Announces Highway Hero Finalists

Goodyear has made public details on the three finalists for the 32nd Goodyear Highway Hero Award. The winner will be announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show on March 26 in Louisville, Ky.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 11, 2015

Forward Air Shows Slight Increase in Profits

The time-definite trucking and logistics services provider Forward Air Corp. has released figures showing a modest increases in earnings.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeFebruary 11, 2015

Spot Market Rates Continue Decline Despite Increased Freight Availability

The amount of freight available on the spot market has increased, but rates are doing anything but following in the same footsteps, hitting their lowest levels in at least four weeks.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 11, 2015

USA Truck Reports First Full-Year Profit After Five Years of Losses

USA Truck Inc. on Wednesday reported net income of $6.03 million for 2014, its first annual profit following five straight years of losses.

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