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Driversby StaffNovember 7, 2013

BTS Releases August North American Freight Numbers

Trucking, which carries three-fifths of U.S.-NAFTA trade, rose 0.7% while rail rose 3%. Vessel declined 2.6% and air 2.4%.

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Driversby StaffNovember 7, 2013

Capitol Christmas Tree is Bound for Washington, D.C. on a Mack Pinnacle

The 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree began its cross-country journey this week from the Colville National Forest near Usk, Wash., to the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol on a 2014 Mack Pinnacle Axle Back model with a custom trailer.

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Driversby StaffNovember 7, 2013

NTSB Calls for Audit of FMCSA's Safety Oversight

UPDATED -- The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended audits of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's oversight processes in light of several deadly crashes that the board investigated, saying the findings from these investigations raise serious questions about the oversight of motor carrier operations.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeNovember 7, 2013

Economic Watch: Third Quarter GDP Rate Jumps

A new report shows the American economy expanded in the third quarter of the year at a surprisingly higher rate than expected.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeNovember 7, 2013

YRC and Teamsters Meet, More Concessions Expected from Union

On Tuesday officials with the parent company to several trucking operations, YRC Worldwide, met with representatives of the Teamsters Union in Dallas to update them on the company's most recent performance, future prospects and corporate refinancing opportunities.

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 6, 2013

Securement Veteran Abato to Head up New North American Venture

Dolezych, a 78-year-old German-based manufacturer of lifting equipment, slings, ropes and load-securing technologies, announced the creation of Doleco USA, its first sales, distribution and manufacturing presence in North America.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffNovember 6, 2013

North American NGV Conference and Expo Set For Nov. 18-21

The 2013 North American NGV Conference and Expo will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center Nov. 18–21 in Atlanta, Ga. The three-day event will feature a conference, a large exposition hall and numerous social functions.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 6, 2013

Preliminary October Class 8 Orders Strong

FTR and ACT Research released preliminary data showing October Class 8 net orders were up for October. FTR reported that Class 8 preliminary orders rose 39% from September to 25,960 units.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 6, 2013

Goodyear Seeks Candidates For Next Highway Hero Award

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will continue to accept nominations for the Highway Hero Award through Nov. 29.

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Fuel Smartsby TruckingInfo.com StaffNovember 6, 2013

Pilot Flying J Settlement Costs Jump to $72 Million

The price tag for Pilot Flying J to settle lawsuits over allegedly failing to give rebates to trucking customers stemming from fuel purchases is close to doubling.

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