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Equipmentby StaffMay 23, 2018

CIMC Hire to Focus on Expanding North American Intermodal Chassis Market

CIMC Intermodal Equipment has hired Doug Dorn as its director of business development. He is tasked with supporting and developing the company's expanding North American intermodal chassis business.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 22, 2018

Truck Tonnage Index Shows Robust Growth in April

The April Truck Tonnage Index rebounded from a dip in March, indicating a robust freight environment, according to the American Trucking Associations.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffMay 22, 2018

CVSA Roadcheck Truck Inspection Blitz Kicks off June 5

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck is just around the corner, taking place June 5-7 across the U.S. and Canada, and will focus on hours of service.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 22, 2018

Xtra Lease Installs SAF-Holland Air Disc Brakes on Dry Vans and Reefers

Xtra Lease is installing SAF-Holland P89 air disc brakes on over 6,000 dry van and refrigerated trailers that it has purchased this year, the equipment rental and leasing provider announced.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 21, 2018

Kenworth Cabovers Receive More Dana Spicer Axle Options

Kenworth’s K270 and K370 medium-duty cabovers will now be available with three different Dana Spicer axle series for different applications.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 21, 2018

Truckload Linehaul, Intermodal Rates Hover Near Record Highs

The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index continued the acceleration that began in 2017 by posting a record 8.2% year-over-year increase, with the measure hitting a reading of 134.8.

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Driversby StaffMay 21, 2018

Washington Fleet Offers Truck Drivers Guaranteed Annual Salary

Smokey Point Distributing has announced that it will pay qualified solo over-the-road drivers with flatbed hauling experience and experienced driving team members a guaranteed annual salary.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 21, 2018

Old Dominion Announces General Freight Rate Increase

Old Dominion Freight Line has announced a general rate increase of 4.9% that will apply to rates established under the existing IDFL 59, 670, and 550 tariffs, effective June 4.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsMay 18, 2018

April Used Truck Prices Stronger Than Expected

Recent Class 8 trade volumes have been lower than predicted, which means pricing has been more stable than expected for used trucks, according to J.D. Power & Associates.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 18, 2018

Europe Proposes CO2 Emissions Standards for Commercial Trucks

The European Union aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% in just 12 years through the federation’s first proposed CO2 emissions standards.

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