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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeFebruary 26, 2013

New Reports Show Bright Spots In The Economy

While trucking and the rest of the nation are nervous about the increasing likelihood of federal budget sequestration and its effect on the economy, some of the first numbers out show the year has started off better than expected.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeFebruary 26, 2013

Winter Storm Heads East

The winter storm that’s pummeled the nation’s mid-section and the Plains, that the National Weather Service is calling a “crippling, historic blizzard,” continues in the Midwest and is moving toward the Great Lakes Northeast while bringing dangerous rain storms to the Southeast.

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Fuel Smartsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 26, 2013

Canada to Follow U.S. Greenhouse Gas Regulations For Trucks

Canadian Environment Minister Peter Kent Monday announced final regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for trucks and buses in the country, which will mirror those set to go into effect starting next year in the United States.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeFebruary 26, 2013

Diesel Hits Highest Level Since August 2008 for Second Straight Week

The average U.S. cost of diesel rose only 0.2 cents this week from the week before, but it was enough to send it to its highest price since August of 2008 for the second consecutive week. It's also up for the sixth straight week.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeFebruary 26, 2013

Report Claims Ontario, Canada, has Quotas for Truck Inspections

A story from north of the border claims what some in trucking have long thought was true: That truck inspectors in some parts have quotas.

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Aftermarketby StaffFebruary 26, 2013

Old Dominion Expands Billings Service Center

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. increased its presence in Billings, Mont., moving to a larger facility.

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Driversby StaffFebruary 26, 2013

Schneider Offers Owner-Operators Business Consulting Services

Making the transition from professional truck driver to successful business owner is often very difficult. From longtime drivers who have dreamed of becoming their own boss to established owner-operators looking to improve their business performance, back office business support is an often-overlooked key to success.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeFebruary 25, 2013

Connecticut May Bring Back Tolls

More than 25 years after Connecticut got rid of tolls along its highways, plans are under consideration to bring them back.

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Driversby StaffFebruary 25, 2013

Confidence Up In Equipment Lease Finance Market

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the February 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry recently.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeFebruary 25, 2013

Another Winter Storm Blasts Across Plains States

Big delays are expected in several Midwest and Great Plains states as a result of Winter Storm Rocky, just days after another storm pounded the region.

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