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Idaho, N.H. bills would raise interstate speeds

In Idaho truck speed limit would go up to 75 mph from 65, and in New Hampshire the limit would increase to 70 mph from 65.

January 20, 2012

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Great West Truck Show to offer new format, new venue

Show will be June 14-16 at the Las Vegas’ Sands Expo and Convention Center.

January 20, 2012

Business

Cargo theft hits record

FreightWatch said 974 cargo theft incidents were recorded last year, with an average value of $319,000 per theft incident.

January 20, 2012

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Ice storm hits Washington

Westbound I-90 between milepost 85 and milepost 106 was closed mid-day from an accident involving several commercial vehicles

January 19, 2012

Business

I-80 lane closures reset

Interstate 80 lane closures near Lincoln, Neb., have been rescheduled for Jan. 24-25.

January 19, 2012

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Groups take sides in EPA emissions suit

Dalton Trucking and additional petitioners have said the new rule will increase transportation costs substantially.

January 19, 2012

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Fox Sports to re-air truck episode

Big rig innovators will be featured on the Fox Sports Network Motorhead Garage TV show at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 29 and at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 31. The episode with hosts Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman is one of several being re-aired. Wheel product installation and removal will be demonstrated on the show, as well as […]

January 19, 2012

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Trial date set for Swift suit

Trial may resume Sept. 17 in the class action suit truckers brought against Swift Transportation over alleged practices.

January 18, 2012

Business

75 Chrome Shop Annual Truck Show

APRIL 27-29: 75 CHROME SHOP ANNUAL TRUCK SHOW, I-75 exit 329, Wildwood, Fla., www.75chromeshop.com, (866) 255-6206.

January 18, 2012

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Drivers get pay increase

Driver pay increases are effective immediately, Omaha, Neb.-based Hill Brothers Transportation, Inc. announced. Company drivers will receive 2-cent raise per mile to base pay, which equals up to 41 cents per mile with bonuses. Company team drivers will receive an increase of 1 cent, which is equivalent to 55 cents per mile with bonuses. Owner […]

January 18, 2012

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Volvo sales surge in 2011

Volvo Trucks recorded the North American heavy-duty truck industry’s largest market share gain of the year, WardsAuto said.

January 18, 2012

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Diesel price climbs

The national average price increased 2.6 cents to $3.854 through Jan. 16.

January 17, 2012