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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 15, 2017

New President Named for RoadRunner Freight

Roadrunner Transportation Systems has promoted Frank Hurst to president of Roadrunner Freight, the company’s asset-light less-than-truckload business.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 15, 2017

May Trailer Orders Show Sixth Year Over Year Gain

May trailer orders were better than expected, according to preliminary estimates from ACT Research. After a very slow start last fall, orders have been up year over year every month since December.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJune 15, 2017

Cummins Makes Big Electrification Move

Cummins announced it will have an all-electric transit powertrain available in 2019 with an extended-range electric vehicle ready in 2020.

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Productsby StaffJune 15, 2017

International Announces Standard Air Disc Brakes For New LT Series Tractor

International Truck is making air disc brakes standard equipment on all axles for all models of the new International LT Series tractor, a move the company says is a first.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJune 14, 2017

Economic Watch: Fed Hikes Interest Rates Again; Retail Sales, Inflation Ease

Despite retail sales falling by the biggest amount in 16 months and a dip in consumer prices, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday for the third consecutive quarter as the central bank signaled its confidence in the U.S. economy.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJune 14, 2017

Spot Truckload Freight Rates Soar Along With Load-to-Truck Ratios

Average spot truckload freight rates jumped sharply for the second straight week in all three major equipment types while load-to-truck ratios also headed much higher for the week ending June 10, according to new figures from DAT Solutions and based on its network of load boards.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJune 14, 2017

For-Hire Freight Falls for Second Straight Month

A measure of total for-hire freight movements in the U.S. fell for the second straight month in April, according to a report issued Wednesday by Transportation Department.

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Driversby StaffJune 14, 2017

Rolling Strong Offers Mobile Driver Health and Wellness Platform

Rolling Strong, a driver wellness focused company, has announced a mobile health and wellness platform to help improve driver health, safety, and retention.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 14, 2017

Penske Truck Leasing to Acquire Old Dominion Truck Leasing

When completed, the deal will add approximately 1,400 tractors, trucks, and trailers to Penske's fleet.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenJune 14, 2017

Michelin Taking Long View of Sustainable Transportation

As Ralph Dimenna, chief operating officer of Michelin Americas Truck Tires, sees it, the Movin’ On sustainability conference that the global tire maker is hosting this week aims “to promote free thinking” to help address the various issues now impacting transport mobility.

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