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Equipmentby StaffAugust 3, 2018

Davco Technology Appoints New President

Davco Technology announced that Laurie Beegle has been appointed company president, replacing Mark Bara in the role.

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Driversby StaffAugust 3, 2018

Dart to Increase Loaded Mile Pay for Owner-Operators

The Dart Network has announced an upcoming 4-cent per mile pay increase on loaded miles for over the road owner-operators that will take effect on Sept. 1.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 3, 2018

Saia Beats Earnings Per Share Projections

Transportation provider Saia has posted a record second quarter earnings per share of $1.15, up from 68 cents a year ago.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 3, 2018

Earnings Watch: U.S. Xpress Reports Big Year-over-Year Gains

In its first earnings report since going public, U.S. Xpress reported substantial improvements in revenue, operating income, and operating ratio compared to a year earlier.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 2, 2018

UPS to Test Fully Electric Thor Delivery Truck

UPS and electric truck maker Thor Trucks are collaborating on a fully electric Class 6 to be developed and tested in Los Angeles.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 2, 2018

Spot Rates Recede From Record Highs

Spot truckload rates declined again during the week ending July 28, as the overall number of loads posted on DAT load boards fell 4.2% and capacity increased 0.5%, but the spot freight market is still strong compared to historical averages.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 2, 2018

Daseke Grows with Builder Transportation Acquisition

Daseke announced the acquisition of Builders Transportation Co., a Memphis-based carrier of steel, aluminum, and metal products.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeAugust 2, 2018

July Class 8 Truck Orders Set Record

North American Class 8 truck orders surpassed 52,000 in July, setting a new all-time record in what is typically the weakest order intake month of the year.

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 2, 2018

Diesel Laptops Partners with Diesel Forward for Support, Future Collaborations

Truck engine diagnostics software and hardware distributor Diesel Laptops has formed a strategic partnership with Diesel Forward, a provider of aftermarket fuel systems.

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Driversby StaffAugust 2, 2018

Updated Crash Risk Prediction Report Includes Age, Gender

ATRI has released an update to its Crash Predictor Model, which among other things finds that women truck drivers are less likely to be involved in a crash than male drivers.

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