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Fleet Managementby David CullenAugust 4, 2016

ZF Ups Bid to Buy Haldex

The board of directors of Haldex Aktiebolag, the Sweden-based brake system manufacturer, announced on August 4 it has unanimously decided to recommend that Haldex shareholders accept a 4.4-billion SEK ($516 million) cash bid by Germany-based ZF.

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 4, 2016

Mascot Truck Parts Launches Online Inventory Portal

Canadian wholesale remanufacturer of truck parts and components Mascot Truck Parts Canada has launched a secure customer portal, allowing customers to search inventory online.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 3, 2016

Earnings Watch: XPO Swings Into the Black, USA Reports Loss

Two trucking operations reported their second-quarter financials on Wednesday, with one reporting its first profit since purchasing LTL carrier Con-way last year, while the other reported a loss that was attributed to falling rates and freight volume.

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Equipmentby StaffAugust 3, 2016

Daimler Trucks to Lay Off 115 Workers at Carolina Facility

Daimler Trucks North America plans to lay off an additional 115 workers at its Gastonia, N.C., components and logistics facility.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 3, 2016

High Cancellations Hurt July Class 8 Truck Orders

It looks like July was another off month for Class 8 truck orders as industry analysts are predicting some of the lowest numbers since 2010.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 3, 2016

FMCSA Warns of Hazards of E-Smoking and Trucks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a safety advisory warning of the hazards of using battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices in and around commercial motor vehicles.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 3, 2016

FR8 Revolution Launches Online Freight Management Platform

Provider of cloud-based, data-driven tools for the transportation industry FR8 Revolution has launched FR8.guru, a new platform and marketplace with routing, scheduling and tracking features.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeAugust 3, 2016

Cargo Thefts Drop but Average Loss Rises

A new report reveals the number of reported cargo thefts in the U.S. fell during the second quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2015, but the average value of the heists increased, according to CargoNet.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 3, 2016

TMW Names Lyle New Marketing VP

Veteran marketing and business development executive Caroline Lyle has been appointed vice president of marketing for TMW Systems, the company announced.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeAugust 3, 2016

Spot Market Flatbed Rates Continue Rise; Vans, Reefers Fall Again

The number of available loads on the spot truckload freight market increased 3.5% during the week ending July 30, sending load-to-truck ratios higher at the close of July, but only flatbed rates are continuing to head higher.

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