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Driversby StaffApril 26, 2012

Schneider National, Covenant Offer Team Bonuses

Two major carriers, Schneider National and Covenant Transport, have announced large bonuses to help attract teams

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Aftermarketby StaffApril 26, 2012

Volvo Reports Record 1Q Sales Thanks to North America

Volvo AB reported record first-quarter sales for 2012, boosted by North American numbers for the strongest numbers recorded in this period despite a 2% drop in profits in the first quarter

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Safety & Complianceby StaffApril 26, 2012

Report: Florida Troopers Erred Before Jan. Crashes

A report released by Florida state investigators Thursday is faulting the Florida Highway Patrol for reopening a foggy stretch of I-75 that was later the scene of of a series of crashes that killed 11 people on Jan. 29

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Driversby StaffApril 26, 2012

Costco "Hot Fuel" Settlement Approved

In an approved settlement for a lawsuit over hot fuel, Costco Wholesale Corp. has agreed to convert gasoline pumps in some states during the next five years to automatically compensate for expansion in fuel due to changing temperatures, reports the Kansas City Business Journal

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 26, 2012

Pricing for Used Class 8 Slips Again in March

March saw Class 8 used-truck pricing slip for the second consecutive month

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Driversby StaffApril 26, 2012

Highway Bill Conferees Face Tough Funding Issues but Share Some Common Ground on Policy

The House and Senate have chosen their conferees for negotiations on the highway bill. They have until June 30 to work out a deal or pass another extension. The conferees' toughest challenge will be to agree on the duration and funding of the bill, but their portfolio includes numerous important policy issues, including truck safety and program reforms at the Department of Transportation

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Driversby StaffApril 26, 2012

More Fleets Report Positive 1Q Financials

Most carriers are reporting positive first quarter financial results, and some are setting records with their numbers. P.A.M, UPS, Old Dominion, Ryder, Celadon, Knight, Landstar and Universal Truckload all reported increased revenues for the first quarter of 2012. Covenant Transport reported some decreases, but its numbers were an improvement over 1Q 2011.

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Aftermarketby StaffApril 26, 2012

Truckstop Says "Name That Burger"

TravelCenters of America and Petro have come up with a couple of burger creations and want drivers to help name them

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Driversby StaffApril 26, 2012

ATA, OOIDA Square Off on EOBR Debate

In advance of the upcoming conference committee meetings on the surface transportation bill, the American Trucking Associations and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association are urging passage or rejection (respectively) of the Senate's EOBR requirement

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Aftermarketby StaffApril 25, 2012

Transcraft to Expand Operations, Add Jobs in Kentucky

Transcraft, a subsidiary of Wabash National Corp. and producer of platform trailers, is expanding its Trigg County operations in Cadiz, Ky

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