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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 30, 2013

TransForce Scoops Up Vitran, Shuts Out Manitoulin

After winning a bidding war with Manitoulin Transport, TransForce is buying the Canadian assets of Vitran, TransForce announced Monday.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffDecember 30, 2013

Several Truck Models Recalled for Various Problems

Recalls have been issued by several truck makers for range of problems including with seat belts, lighting, tie-rod assemblies and missing certification labels.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeDecember 27, 2013

The Top 13 Trucking Stories of 2013, Part 2

As we look back at 2013, here's the second installment in our annual look at the top news stories of the year. Our list was compiled on the basis of popularity on our website, Truckinginfo.com, as well as our editors' opinions on which stories have the most impact on the trucking industry:

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 27, 2013

Volvo Begins Construction of Customer Experience Track at New River Valley Plant

Volvo’s New River Valley assembly plant in Dublin, Va., are constructing a Customer Experience Track, set to open during the third quarter of 2014. The track will feature a 1.1-mile paved road course and an off-highway area, allowing Volvo to showcase its entire Class 8 lineup during customer tours and other events.

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Equipmentby StaffDecember 27, 2013

Trailer Order Activity Solid over Past Few Months

The robust 43% month-over-month gain in net orders in October was followed by November’s less vigorous 3% month-over-month improvement. Strength was concentrated in dry vans, flats and liquid tanks.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 27, 2013

Con-way Freight Delivers 1,300 Bikes to Local Kids for Christmas

For the eighth consecutive year, some 1,300 underprivileged kids in an Akron neighborhood experienced the Christmas spirit first-hand with the gift of a new bicycle, thanks to non-profit organization Elves and More of Northeastern Ohio, the Akron Police Department and a host of local businesses, including local trucking company, Con-way Freight.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 27, 2013

Leadership Changes Announced by J. J. Keller & Associates Inc.

J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. is announcing key succession changes on its executive leadership team to support its continued nationwide success as the most respected name in safety and regulatory compliance.

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Driversby StaffDecember 27, 2013

Holiday Theft Awareness Warning

The holiday shipping season has historically been one of the most dangerous times for cargo theft. This year, however, the holidays pose an additional risk in that both Christmas Day fell and New Year’s Day will fall in the middle of the week, complicating business schedules and likely leaving more opportunity for shipments to be left unattended or parked in unsecured locations.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 27, 2013

Nominations Open for Influential Woman in Trucking Award

The Women in Trucking Association and Navistar are seeking candidates for the 2014 Influential Woman In Trucking award.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 26, 2013

Western-based Diamond Transportation Expanding Eastward

Diamond Transportation, based in Stockton, Calif., is expanding its services from the Western region of the country to serve to the Midwestern and Northeastern United States.

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