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Fleet Managementby David CullenSeptember 29, 2015

NYC and Pensacola to Test Off-Peak Truck Deliveries

To cut down on traffic congestion, New York City and Pensacola, Florida, will test the delivery and pickup of goods by truck during off-peak hours (such as overnight) through a newly launched federal pilot program.

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Safety & Complianceby Steven MartinezSeptember 29, 2015

Roadcheck Uncovers Fewer Out-of-Service Violations

Out-of-service violations were given out at all-time low rates by inspectors during this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenSeptember 29, 2015

DOT Details New Transportation Investment Center

The Department of Transportation has unveiled specifics about its Build America Transportation Investment Center, which aims to ease the “procedural, permitting, and financial barriers to increased infrastructure investment and development.”

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeSeptember 29, 2015

U.S.-Cross Border Freight Movements Drop 8% in Value

The value of freight moved between the U.S. and its next door neighbors Canada and Mexico totaled $93 billion in July 2015. All modes except air carried less freight than in July 2014.

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Aftermarketby StaffSeptember 29, 2015

Technician Clinic to Focus on Axle Maintenance

The American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists will focus on axle maintenance during its 23rd Technician Training Clinic.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 29, 2015

Operational Costs Rise Despite Falling Fuel Prices

Rising equipment costs and driver wages led to an increase in operational costs in 2014, according to a comprehensive report from the American Transportation Research Institute.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeSeptember 29, 2015

Economic Watch: Consumer Confidence, Spending Increasing

Consumers are feeling better than they were before and are spending more money because they are taking home larger paychecks, according two new reports. That bodes well for truck freight.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenSeptember 28, 2015

Driver Shortage A 'Primary Concern' to 3PLs & Shippers

The truck driver shortage remains a "primary concern” for third-party logistics providers and the shippers they serve, per the 2016 Third-Party Logistics Study.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 28, 2015

Diesel Price Drops Again for Third Week

The price of diesel fuel fell again for the third straight week, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Energy Department.

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Equipmentby StaffSeptember 28, 2015

Alcoa Board Agrees to Split Company

Alcoa’s board of directors unanimously approved a plan to separate into two independent, publicly-traded companies.

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