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Safe driver wins custom motorcycle

Steve Wright, owner-operator leased to LHT, won a 2012 Polaris Victory Jackpot motorcycle in the Long Haul Trucking safety contest. Second- and third-place prizes of $1,000 and $500 were given to the respective winners.

March 28, 2012

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ACT: Used Class 8 truck prices dip

Used truck prices fell 1 percent. Net orders for van trailers in February were down 32 percent from January.

March 28, 2012

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Contest to award used International ProStar

The grand prize winner will be announced at the Great American Trucking Show Aug. 23-25 in Dallas.

March 28, 2012

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Drivetrain changes help fuel efficiency

Find out how some of the new transmission axle ratios could affect the bottom line on your mileage.

March 28, 2012

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Lucas Oil founder’s early days

Forrest Lucas said he bought his first truck when he was 21, and he and his wife eventually expanded to 14 trucks.

March 28, 2012

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Heartland wins carrier award

Heartland Express Inc., based in North Liberty, Iowa, has been named the 2011 Winegard Truckload Carrier of the Year, the Burlington, Iowa-based antenna maker said. The award is the first such honor from the antenna maker and is based on dedication to customer service, operational excellence, on-time performance and invoicing accuracy, said Brad Larson, Winegard’s […]

March 27, 2012

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Surface trade with Canada, Mexico increases

Surface transportation trade between the United States and Canada and Mexico in January increased 11.5 percent over January 2011.

March 27, 2012

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For-hire trucking index rises in February

American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index increased 5.5 percent in February from a year earlier.

March 27, 2012

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FMCSA offers preview of safety measurement changes

These changes are the first in a series of improvements to the safety measurement system that FMCSA will make up to twice a year.

March 27, 2012

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Shippers’ group defends hours rule in court

NASSTRAC is intervening to defend the FMCSA ruling that maintains the daily driving time at 11 hours.

March 27, 2012

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Broker groups disagree about bond proposals

A proposed broker bond increase to $100,000 is at the center of the dispute.

March 27, 2012

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T680’s design aids driving experience

Kenworth engineers spent five years working on the new T680’s design, and it shows – inside and out.

March 27, 2012