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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 3, 2013

Utility’s Western Canada Dealership, Ocean Trailer Opens New Location

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company announced the opening of Ocean Trailer’s new location in Delta, British Columbia. Founded by the Keay family in 1981, Ocean Trailer is one of over 100 Utility independent dealerships across the Americas.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 3, 2013

UPS Freight, ABF Increase Rates 5.9%

UPS Freight and ABF announced separately that they will revise their general rates and charges. A general rate increase of 5.9% was announced for non-contractual shipments in the United States, Canada and Mexico. ABF stated that the effect on specific lanes and shipments will vary.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJune 3, 2013

Construction Spending Increases, Manufacturing Declines

Total spending in the United State on construction remains volatile. while manufacturing has declined. A new report from the U.S. Commerce Department show construction spending in April increased 0.4% from the month before. In March activity fell 0.8%, after rising in February and declining 4% in January.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 3, 2013

Pilot Flying J Expands Network to Include Canton, Texas

Pilot Flying J is expanding its nationwide network to include a Pilot Travel Center in Canton, Texas, featuring full amenities for professional drivers and the traveling public.

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Safety & Complianceby Oliver PattonJune 3, 2013

Sen. Frank Lautenberg Dead at 89

Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., a longtime advocate of tough truck safety legislation, has died at age 89. Most recently, he reintroduced a bill that would restrict truck size and weight limits, continuing his long opposition to any easing of those standards.

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Driversby StaffJune 3, 2013

NAFTA Superhighway Takes a Small Step Toward Reality

The Texas Transportation Commission has added more than 100 miles of highway in southern and northeastern part of the Lone Star state to the Interstate 69 system.

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Fuel Smartsby Evan LockridgeJune 3, 2013

Another Class Action Filed Against Flying J; Questions Arise Over Board Member

At least the 10th lawsuit has been filed against Pilot Flying J over allegations the company bilked trucking customers out of financial rebates, the second following the guilty pleas of two Pilot Flying J employees last week.

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Driversby StaffJune 3, 2013

72-Hour Roadcheck Inspection Blitz Starts Tuesday

Starting today, Tuesday, June 4, and running 72 hours straight, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and its members across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be participating in Roadcheck 2013, the 26th annual enforcement and outreach campaign promoting commercial vehicle safety.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 31, 2013

ABF, Teamsters Agree to Third Contract Extension

ABF Freight System and the Teamsters Union have reached another extension on the current labor agreement while they wait on rank and file members to vote on a new labor agreement between the two sides.

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Driversby StaffMay 31, 2013

U.S., Canada Announce Binational Border Infrastructure Plan

Officials with the United States and Canada have announced a binational border infrastructure plan to expedite traffic and freight movements between the two countries. It outlines the approach that the U.S. and Canada will take to coordinate plans for physical infrastructure upgrades at small and remote ports of entry.

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