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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 15, 2013

Teams Selected to Compete in TCA’s Third Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown

Due to the overwhelming popularity of its previous health-and-wellness efforts and continual positive feedback from its members, the Truckload Carriers Association is launching a third Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 15, 2013

FTR Shippers Conditions Index for March Improves

FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index for March eased from February’s level of -9.5 reading to a current reading of -7.3, indicating a slightly improved but still negative environment for shippers, which conversely means an improved environment for carriers.

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Productsby StaffMay 15, 2013

Cummins Power South Launches Diesel Engine Technician Training Program

Cummins Power South recently launched a new comprehensive diesel engine training program. The three-month graduate program, entitled CPSUniversity, is designed to provide rigorous in-depth training on Cummins heavy-duty and mid-range engine products and is currently being offered to diesel engine technology students who have completed a qualified diesel technology program.

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Productsby StaffMay 15, 2013

J. J. Keller & Associates Introduces Hazardous Materials Program Management

. J. Keller & Associates Inc. continues to expand its on-site advisory services with the addition of Hazardous Materials Compliance & Safety Program Management. The service is designed to protect companies that handle, package, ship, receive, or transport hazardous materials or hazardous waste.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 15, 2013

Tramec Acquires Sloan Transportation Products

Tramec has acquired Sloan Transportation Products, which was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Holland, Michigan. The new legal entity, Tramec Sloan LLC, will be fully integrated into Tramec LLC.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeMay 15, 2013

Former FBI Director to Investigate Pilot Flying J as Part of Lawsuit

The law firm representing one of the trucking companies suing truckstop operator Pilot Flying J has brought on a big gun to help with the investigation – former FBI Director Louis Freeh.

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Driversby StaffMay 15, 2013

Truckers File Lawsuit Over Independent Contractor Status

Two truck drivers working out of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have filed a lawsuit against the trucking company Harbor Express alleging they should be treated as employees, not owner-operators.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 15, 2013

Industrial Production, Producer Prices Fall in April

Industrial production in the United States tumbled in April, the biggest drop in eight months. The Federal Reserve says the total output at the nation’s factories, mines and utilities fell 0.5% following a downwardly revised 0.3% gain in March.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 14, 2013

ATHS National Convention and Antique Truck Show May 30-June 1

Hundreds of antique trucks and thousands of trucking enthusiasts will gather in Yakima, Wash., for the American Truck Historical Society's 2013 National Convention and Antique Truck Show held May 30 through June 1, 2013.

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Driversby StaffMay 14, 2013

April Spot Market Volume, Rates Down From a Year Ago

Spot market freight volumes reported by the DAT North American Freight Index declined 16% compared to the record April high in 2012. The year-over-year freight declines were seen across all equipment types: van load volume declined, refrigerated loads slipped 10% and flatbed freight dropped 15%.

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