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Anderson wins safety award

Anderson Trucking Service won Great West Risk Management’s 2010 Platinum Award for Safety and Operational Excellence. The insurer’s award is based on loss results, prompt and fair claims settlement practices, timely reporting of claims, innovative loss prevention programs and operational excellence.

September 7, 2011

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FleetPride sweepstakes winners get pickup, shopping sprees

David Holley and Mark Holley won a Ford F-150 SuperCab in FleetPride Inc.’s “Get Your Brake On” sweepstakes, the aftermarket truck and trailer parts distributor announced. The winners are president and vice president of Superior Trailer Services in Anderson, S.C. Five other customers of The Woodlands, Texas-based parts provider each won a $1,000 shopping spree. […]

September 2, 2011

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Drivers urged to guard cargo over holiday weekend

Drivers should be aware of increased cargo theft especially at terminals and drop yards during Labor Day weekend, says Dan Burges of security provider FreightWatch International. Cargo theft rates rise an average of 28 percent over this and other long weekends, he says, noting that they “provide criminals with excellent opportunities to target, steal and […]

August 31, 2011

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Transport America wins top award

Transport America is the winner of the award for Top Truckload Dry Freight Provider in Logistics Management magazine’s 2011 Quest for Quality series. The award was given based on categories of performance, value, information technology, customer service and equipment and operations. For details, visit the Transport America website.

August 29, 2011

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International Trucks launches Turn-In-Three lease program

Fleet owners who want to lease with a company for peace of mind can do so with International Trucks’ Turn-In-Three program, the Navistar subsidiary says. The arrangement allows customers a fixed monthly payment over six years, full warranty coverage and a new truck after three years into the program. Those who participate will have a […]

August 24, 2011

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Total Quality Logistics updates mobile app

A free app is available for iPhone and Android smartphones, Total Quality Logistics announced. The updated version of the TQL Freight Finder app was restructured based on user feedback. The app allows carriers to search for available loads by mileage radius, equipment type, load date, or destination city/state. The app also provides users with the […]

August 24, 2011

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Peterbilt displays alternative fuel vehicles

Peterbilt Motors Co. hosted a meeting with America’s Natural Gas Alliance in Denton, Texas, to showcase some of the truck maker’s alternative fuel vehicles. Attendees had the opportunity to test drive some of the vehicles and take a tour of the manufacturing plant. For more details, visit the Peterbilt website.

August 23, 2011

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Snap Fitness, Pilot Flying J launch fitness program

Ten gyms will open soon at Pilot Flying J travel centers in a partnership between Snap Fitness and Rolling Strong, the two fitness providers announced. The partnership will launch at the Aug. 25-27 Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, during which Bob Perry will be in booth No. 24154 providing free health and wellness checks […]

August 23, 2011

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Old Dominion increases base rates

Base rates will increase by about 4.9 percent, effective Sept. 6, Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. says. For more information, visit Old Dominion online.

August 23, 2011

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Atlas helps with United Way effort

For the second consecutive year, Atlas Van Lines joins United Way as a Pacesetter company in the organization’s annual campaign. Atlas held several events at its Evansville, Ind., headquarters to raise money for agencies supported by United Way. The series of special activities culminates to United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Sept. 9.

August 22, 2011

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Internet Truckstop adds carrier registration service

Internet Truckstop, a freight matching service, is adding Carrier Registration Service to its website, the company says. The new feature is expected to reduce registration time to about 10 minutes and minimize the need to fax or scan and email the registration forms. The service also allows companies to specify requirements and see carriers that […]

August 22, 2011

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Hornady increases driver pay

Hornady Transportation drivers who live in northern Indiana are now receiving a higher pay rate of up to 46 cents per mile. They will also receive more home time and an additional 2 cents per mile of tarp pay on loaded miles weekly.

August 18, 2011