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TransCore: November spot market up over year
North American Freight Index increased 36 percent in November from November 2010.
December 16, 2011
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DOT awards $511M in transportation grants
Roughly 48 percent of the funding will go to road and bridge projects.
December 15, 2011
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Groups plan Stand Up for Trucking day Feb. 1
Shippers and carriers are working collectively so Congressional representatives understand how trucking contributes to the country’s well-being.
December 15, 2011
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Energy department pegs diesel at $3.85 in 2012
The energy department forecast crude oil will average $102 a barrel next year.
December 15, 2011
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FTR Shippers Conditions Index up in October
FTR described the current environment for shippers as stable through early next year.
December 15, 2011
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TCA promotes Highway Angel video
TCA is encouraging truckers to watch Lindsay Lawler’s new “Highway Angel” music video.
December 14, 2011
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Kenworth dealer hosts natural gas event
More than 350 truck and fleet operators learned about new available equipment and the future of natural gas fuel in the trucking industry at a recent show held by Kenworth of Indianapolis / Palmer Trucks at the Indiana State Fair Grounds. The annual show drew 88 industry suppliers and featured free training sessions on grant […]
December 14, 2011
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Freight TSI dips in October
The index is 4 percent higher than in October 2010.
December 14, 2011
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Rush Truck Centers crowns top techs
It was a hot time in Ol’ San Antone as Rush Truck Centers topped off its sixth annual technician challenge with Rush truck technicians competing in various events, including OE engine, refuse, medium duty and heavy duty. The awards banquet Dec. 13 kicked off with a bang when reigning NASCAR champ Tony Stewart made a […]
December 14, 2011
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Safety board urges total cell phone use ban by all drivers
NTSB’s recommendation would have to be adopted separately by each U.S. state since states have authority over driver behavior.
December 14, 2011
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U.S. Xpress’ Patrick Quinn dead at 65
Carrier co-chairman served as chairman of the American Trucking Associations and chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association.
December 13, 2011
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FMCSA proposes to target reincarnated carriers
Agency has proposed to amend its rules of practice for motor carrier, intermodal equipment provider, broker and freight forwarder.
December 13, 2011
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