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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 7, 2015

Mitsubishi Fuso Announces Canter FE Incentive Program

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. has announced its Now’s the Time Sales Event, featuring retail incentives plus 1.9 percent APR financing for 36 months on all new 2014-2015 Canter FE Series medium-duty commercial trucks sold in the U.S.

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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 7, 2015

Class 5-8 Orders Averaged 50,000 per Month Last Year

Demand for commercial vehicles remained healthy in December, as 65,700 total heavy- and medium-duty trucks were ordered, according to the latest projections from ACT Research.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 7, 2015

Women In Trucking Looking for Image Team Drivers

Women In Trucking is accepting nominations for its Image Team through Jan. 31. The Image team will be announced at the Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 7, 2015

FMCSA Director to Speak at Omnitracs Outlook 2015

Joseph DeLorenzo, director at the Office of Enforcement and Compliance for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, will deliver a keynote address at Omnitracs Outlook 2015.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJanuary 7, 2015

Spot Reefer, Flatbed Rates Rise as 2014 Ends, New Year Begins

Activity and rates on the spot freight market picked up slightly as 2014 ended and the New Year began, according to the freight matching service provider DAT Solutions.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJanuary 7, 2015

Bee Haulers Want Exemption From HOS Break Rule

California beekeepers are looking for relief from the 30-minute break provision of the hours of service rule.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 7, 2015

December Tops Off Near Record Year for Class 8 Orders

Truck orders remained strong in December with net Class 8 orders at 43,620 units, the third consecutive month above 40,000, according to the latest data from FTR.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 6, 2015

Carriers Could Pay Higher Wages to Address Driver Shortage

A shortage of experienced drivers means carriers are hesitant to increase capacity, despite rising carrier costs and rates, according to the quarterly Transport Capital Partners Survey. Expect increases in driver wages this year as a result.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 6, 2015

Penske Takes California Break Requirement to Supreme Court

Penske Logistics took its fight against California’s meal and rest break requirement to the U.S. Supreme Court. The company on Tuesday petitioned the court to review a lower court’s finding that California truck drivers are entitled to paid breaks.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 6, 2015

Sapp Bros. Founder to Receive NATSO Award

The National Association of Truck Stop Owners is giving Sapp Bros. Travel Centers Founder William Sapp the Hall of Fame award at this year’s NATSO Show in Las Vegas.

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