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Midwestern God strikes back: Mild winter gives way to tough decisions this COVID-19 season
During this season of the coronavirus outbreak, Paul gives insight on tough decisions surrounding the pandemic and life on the road. Read more on Overdrive.
April 3, 2020
Business
Rough weather clouds the spot rate forecast
With extreme weather events across the Rockies, Plains and into the Midwest, it’s notable that the number of loads moved last week increased 3.5 percent compared to the previous week. But the number of trucks looking for loads gained 3.4 percent, and van and reefer rates slipped, flatbed holding steady.
March 20, 2019
Business
Spot market trend to watch: Potential upsides with the disruption of extreme cold
Last week’s demand indicators for truckers in the spot freight markets retained solid footing in slippery winter weather. This week’s extreme cold has slowed things down, but such situations have a tendency to drive rates up. Watch for the upside as thaws in the Midwest and elsewhere arrive.
January 31, 2019
Business
The 15 toughest states when it comes to moving violations
These 15 state truck enforcement programs in 2017 encoded the largest percentages of moving violations, measured as a share of all of each state’s issued violations, the nation over, with a heavy Midwest presence among them.
November 13, 2018
Business
Load volumes in the last week fell with Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael contributed to a decline in load posts on the DAT network of load board. Get the numbers for the week ending Oct. 13, 2018, on Overdrive.
October 18, 2018
Business
Midwest regional Truck Centers Inc.’s new website
TruckCentersInc.com combines both heavy truck sales and parts/service functionality for customers.
October 27, 2015
Business
Winter storm cutting from Midwest across Southeast and beyond through Thur.
Various winter storm warnings were in effect for areas from Texas and Oklahoma east to the Appalachians and beyond; Also: More winter-trucking pics from readers around the nation.
March 4, 2015
Business
Midwest Pride In Your Ride Truck/Tractor Show
MAY 6-7: Tri-State Raceway, Earlville, Iowa, (560) 580-8200.
March 1, 2011
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