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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 18, 2014

KSM & McLeod Software Announce New Operations Performance

Benchmarking ProjectMcLeod Software and Katz, Sapper & Miller have come together to create a joint project to provide an operations level benchmark for the trucking industry. This initiative seeks to break new ground in giving truckload carriers the opportunity to measure the real performance of their operations against their peers.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 18, 2014

Schneider Rolls Out New Logo

The Schneider logo has been refreshed and has a more contemporary design that accurately reflects the broad geographies it serves. The company’s previous logo had been in existence since 1985, which positioned the organization well at the time.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 18, 2014

ATA Truck Tonnage Index 'Moving in Right Direction Again'

The American Trucking Associations' For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index performed better in February after plunging 4.5% in January, but weather was still a factor in the numbers.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 18, 2014

Plans Dead for New I-5 Span over Columbia River

Plans to build a new bridge over the Columbia River linking Oregon and Washington along Interstate 5 are dead, and there is no indication when and if they will be revived.

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Driversby StaffMarch 18, 2014

Wyoming Speed Limits to Move Higher

Wyoming will soon join an elite club of states with speed limits of 80 mph or greater -- but drivers shouldn't hit the accelerator just yet.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMarch 18, 2014

Economic Watch: Inflation Tame, Housing Starts Slip

The U.S. Labor Department reports the Consumer Price index increased 0.1% in February from the month before, the smallest hike since last October, while gaining just 1.1% over the last 12 months.

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Fuel Smartsby Evan LockridgeMarch 17, 2014

Average Diesel Cost Falls, Gasoline Increases

The average cost of diesel moved lower over the past week, but is still above the $4 per gallon level for the fourth straight week.

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Driversby StaffMarch 17, 2014

Ryder Partners with Women in Trucking to Develop Female-Friendly Vehicles

To respond to the increasing number of women choosing careers as professional truck drivers and to inspire more women to consider the transportation industry as a career, Ryder System, announced a partnership with Women In Trucking, a non-profit organization established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 17, 2014

Con-way Joins Rate Increase Bandwagon

Con-way Freight has become the latest less-than-truckload carrier to announce it is increasing rates. It will institute a general rate hike, averaging 5.4%, applicable to non-contractual business, effective March 31.

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Driversby StaffMarch 17, 2014

Fate of Propane Waivers Bill Rests with President Obama

Late last week the Senate unanimously approved H.R. 4076, which extends these waivers through the end of May.

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