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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeFebruary 26, 2016

Lower Oil Prices Push Down Cross-Border Freight

Large declines in the value of oil and other petroleum-related products during 2015 was reflected in a lower value of cross-border freight movements between the U.S. and its neighbors, according to new Transportation Department figures.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeFebruary 26, 2016

Economic Watch: GDP Improves; Capital Spending, Consumers Rebound

Following a raft of disappointing economic news, there are new encouraging signs about the health of the American economic, with improvements in some of the most closely watched measures – including the beleaguered manufacturing sector.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 26, 2016

Caterpillar to End Cat Truck Program

"Remaining a viable competitor in this market would require significant additional investment to develop and launch a complete portfolio of trucks, and upon an updated review, we determined there was not a sufficient market opportunity to justify the investment," an official said.

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Aftermarketby StaffFebruary 25, 2016

Road Choice Adds Locations, Expands Product Portfolio

The all-makes heavy-duty truck parts brand Road Choice Truck Parts recently expanded its authorized locations to more than 500 dealers and expanded its product portfolio.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 25, 2016

WIT Names Finalists for Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award

The Women In Trucking Association announced the finalists for the 2nd Annual Distinguished Woman in Logistics award, promoting the achievements of women employed in the North American transportation industry.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeFebruary 24, 2016

Earnings Watch: XPO Reports Loss of Nearly $63 Million

Despite greatly increased revenue in the final quarter of last year and for all of 2015, the fleet that purchased Con-way last year reported bigger losses.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenFebruary 24, 2016

CVSA Cites FMCSA for Burdensome Exemptions

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has taken to task the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for unduly burdening roadside inspectors by issuing carriers and drivers too many safety-rule exemptions.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeFebruary 24, 2016

DAT: Spot Truckload Rates Steady, Poised for Spring Thaw

Shippers and brokers posted more loads on the spot market for the week ending Feb. 20 while the number of available trucks moved slightly lower, according to DAT Solutions and based on its network of load boards, but rates held steady during the time of year they usually gain at least a little.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffFebruary 24, 2016

Hino Strikes Deal for Diesel Treatment Equipment

Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (CTDi) has agreed to supply Hino Motors, Ltd. with its DuraFit diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs) for Hino’s North American dealerships.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 24, 2016

Volvo Trucks Moves Forward With Focus on Brand, Uptime, Technology

The recent reorganization of Volvo Group along brand lines should be pretty seamless to North American customers in the short term, according to executives at a briefing for reporters Wednesday, but expect advances soon in powertrain technology and tests of connected vehicle technology and platooning.

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