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Drivers•by Staff•September 21, 2011

ATRI, FHWA Name Chicago Intersection Most Congested

The intersection of I-290 at I-90/I-94 in Chicago is the most congested freight-significant highway interchange in the country, according to the new annual report from the American Transportation Research Institute and the Federal Highway Administration

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Fleet Management•by Staff•September 21, 2011

Carrier Expectations Moderate as Economy Falters

Only 45% of the carrier executives responding to a new survey expect volume increases in the next 12 months, compared with 80% in May

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Fleet Management•by Staff•September 21, 2011

Commercial Vehicle Orders Hold Up Despite Economy

Commercial vehicle orders held up reasonably well in August, despite a proliferation of bad news about the economy that led to a meaningful collapse in consumer confidence

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 21, 2011

HDAW Announces Education Sessions; Online Registration Open

The leadership of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2012 has announced six education sessions for the event, which will be held Jan. 23-26 at the Mirage in Las Vegas

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Drivers•by Staff•September 21, 2011

Con-way Freight Launches Phone App for Customers

Con-way Freight launched its newly enhanced Con-way Freight Tools app for web-registered users

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Drivers•by Staff•September 21, 2011

ABF President/CEO Retiring

Arkansas Best, Fort Smith, Ark., announced that Wesley B. Kemp, current president and CEO of its largest subsidiary, ABF Freight System, will retire on Dec. 31

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Drivers•by Staff•September 21, 2011

Measure Would Allow Heavier Trucks on Maine, Vermont Interstates

Maine and Vermont senators have won preliminary approval of a measure to permanently allow 100,000-pound trucks on state interstates. The measure, pushed by Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, was included in the annual transportation funding bill that the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee approved Tuesday

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Drivers•by Staff•September 20, 2011

Greatwide Adds 'Green' to Fleet

Greatwide Logistics, Dallas, announced the deployment of three alternative-fuel vehicles in its fleet

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Drivers•by Staff•September 20, 2011

Schneider Logistics Offering Innovative Shared LTL Service

Schneider Logistics unveiled a new service for shippers with reoccurring less-than-truckload moves. Integrated Delivery Services (IDS) uses Schneider's Supply Chain management technology, cross-docking abilities and dedicated trucking experience to provide a new, cost-effective supply chain solution for shippers willing to share the ride

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Drivers•by Staff•September 20, 2011

Gordon Trucking Implements Hair Testing

Gordon Trucking, Pacific, Wash., has begun drug screening all applicants via hair samples with the goal of reducing new driver accidents within the first crucial months of employment.

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