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Equipmentby StaffMay 25, 2016

Bridgestone Americas Names VP of Marketing for Commercial Tire

Eric Higgs has been named Bridgestone Americas’ new vice president of marketing for commercial tires.

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Driversby StaffMay 25, 2016

Carrier Offers 'Home Daily' Driving Opportunities

Dry-van carrier West Side Transport has opened a terminal in Columbus, Ohio, that will serve as a base for its fleet of “home daily” drivers.

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Productsby StaffMay 25, 2016

Monro Muffler Brake Expands Commercial Tire Footprint

Monro Muffler Brake has acquired tire retailer McGee Tire Stores, adding 29 stores and one retread facility to expand the company’s footprint in Florida.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 25, 2016

Spot Truckload Freight Rates, Volume Fail to Post Gains

Spot truckload freight rates and volume both saw no improvements for the week ending May 21 compared to the previous week, according to DAT Solutions and network of load boards. However, load-to-truck ratios increased and diesel prices have been rising sharply, an indication that spot rates may pick up soon.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 25, 2016

Navistar Second OE to Sign with NACV Show

Navistar has signed a commitment to exhibit at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta, Ga.in 2017 as well as at the 2019 and 2021 editions of the biennial show.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffMay 24, 2016

House Committee Includes Restart Rollback in THUD Bill

The House Appropriations Committee passed a Fiscal Year 2017 transportation spending bill with some key trucking provisions Tuesday, including addressing problems in a previous bill that threatened the industry’s use of a 34-hour restart on driver hours of service.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 24, 2016

ATA: Despite Declines, Freight Tonnage Outlook is Better

American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased in the month of April, indicating a soft freight environment.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 24, 2016

Report: Cargo Thieves 'Nuts' About Nuts

The upcoming harvest season for nuts is expected to get increased attention from cargo thieves in 2016, following big jumps in stealing the previous two years.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 24, 2016

Used Class 8 Sales Remain Below 2015 Levels

Used Class 8 same-dealer sales volumes fell in April, ending an upward trend from the past few months, according to the latest numbers from ACT Research.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 24, 2016

Fontaine to Distribute Idle Smart Systems

Idle Smart has authorized Fontaine Modification Fleet Services to install and distribute its idle management system.

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