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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 2, 2018

6 Ways Fleets Should Take Advantage of a Strong Economy

“Business has been really good for everyone this year. Everyone has all the freight they can handle. So what do you do with that?” That’s the question McLeod Software President Tom McLeod posed to a crowd of customers in opening remarks at McLeod’s 2018 User Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2018

Diesel to Remain Dominant Fuel Type Through 2040

Commercial vehicles are expected to run on diesel fuel through 2040 due to increases in fuel economy, according to new research from IHS Markit.

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Newsby David CullenSeptember 18, 2018

Going Up: What’s Driving Trucking Forward

At the FTR Transportation Conference, speaker after speaker attempted to capture just how hard-galloping the economy is and the positive if head-spinning impact that is having on the market for moving freight.

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NewsAugust 22, 2018

Mack's New Top Dog Addresses Company Successes and Challenges

The economy boom has helped sales, but also increased supply and logistics costs, says Martin Weissburg, the new head of Mack Trucks.

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Articlesby Evan LockridgeAugust 8, 2018

Commentary: 12 Things I Learned in 20 Years with HDT

What has Evan Lockridge learned in 20 years with HDT? He shares a list in his last column for the magazine – some about trucking and the economy, some not.

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ProductsJuly 30, 2018

IMI Launches Redesigned Website

IMI has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, offering solutions for fleets on the topics of fuel economy, corrosion protection, safety, productivity, and other challenges.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2018

Trump Administration Announces Plan to Roll Back California Emissions Standards

According to sources familiar with the Trump Administration’s plans, the new rules would halt plans to raise fuel economy requirements in California and other CARB states.

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On Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Unintended Consequences

Trucking largely supported Donald Trump for president because of his promises to reduce regulation (which he’s been working on) and put in place pro-business policies (such as the tax cut.) But his trade war has a great many businesses concerned, if not up in arms – and it could even affect the economy.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2018

Transportation Coalition Launches Partnership to Study Impact of Self-Driving Vehicles

Uber, ATA, Daimler, Toyota, and others have formed a new partnership to study the potential impacts of self-driving vehicles on American workers and the economy.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJune 15, 2018

How to Get a Fast 1 MPG Fuel Economy Boost

Joel Morrow, technology officer for Ploger Transportation and recognized fuel economy guru, shares a quick and easy way to get an immediate 1 mpg fuel economy bump from new trucks.

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