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  1. Despite the fact that carriers are confident about the year ahead, one in four are considering exiting the industry over the next 18 months View the full article
  2. Universal Truckload Services has announced the winners of its 2009 Contractor and Driver of the Year awards, including Universal Am-Can Ltd., The Mason and Dixon Lines, Mason Dixon Intermodal Inc., Louisiana Transportation Inc. and Great American Lines. View the full article
  3. The Transportation Safety Equipment Institute has presented Art Richardson with its "Larry Henneberger Lifetime Achievement Award" during their February member meeting in Ixtapa, Mexico. View the full article
  4. During Cummins Inc.'s meeting with analysts Tuesday, the manufacturer gave a positive company outlook to 130 Wall Street analysts and shareholders, including expectations to break previous peak sales and earnings, set in 2008, in 2012. View the full article
  5. It would be a good idea if fleets and truckers had some way to judge how good trailer aerodynamic products are, and to properly install what's available. View the full article
  6. It would be a good idea if fleets and truckers had some way to judge how good trailer aerodynamic products are, and to properly install what's available. View the full article
  7. Heavy Duty Trucking Editor Deborah Lockridge is featured in the March 2010 newsletter of the Women In Trucking Association View the full article
  8. A new report by the Environmental Defense Fund highlights several clean freight initiatives Congress could fund as part of the upcoming transportation reauthorization bill. View the full article
  9. Diesel prices gained 2 cents this week, in the fuel's fourth weekly hike in a row. View the full article
  10. In a statement, the Canadian Trucking Alliance said there should be a mandatory, universal requirement for electronic on-board recorders in Canada and all of North America. View the full article
  11. Sales of medium- and heavy-duty trucks has picked up in China, with fourth quarter sales pushing annual figures to just over one million units for 2009 View the full article
  12. In California, injury claims filed by 23,000 employees in the trucking industry accounted for more than $480 million in workers' compensation medical and indemnity payments. View the full article
  13. Kansas, Wisconsin, Montana, New Mexico and Utah have the "Best Roads" in the U.S., while Montana, Louisiana, South Carolina, West Virginia and Arkansas were ranked as having the "Deadliest Roads," View the full article
  14. FleetPride, Inc., an independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, has acquired Express Truck Parts in San Jose, Calif. View the full article
  15. One of the things we expect from 3/4- and 1-ton pickup trucks is a stiff ride. Strong springs are needed to haul heavy loads, so when the truck's empty it's got to ride a little rough. View the full article
  16. Wabash National Corporation, Lafayette, Ind., has hired 100 temporary employees and plans to add 90 more this quarter. View the full article
  17. Nissan Commercial Vehicles' new cargo van will be unique to North America with a high-volume, body-on-frame configuration powered by proven gasoline engines and a 5-speed automatic transmission, executives said after unveiling a mock-up at the National Truck Equipment Association's View the full article
  18. Congressman Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) will hold a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Tuesday to discuss Jason's Law and detail efforts to secure support in Congress. View the full article
  19. A truck driver for P.A.M. Transport was charged in a rear-end crash that injured the wife and daughter of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. View the full article
  20. Freight availability in February more than tripled on the North American spot market from the year ago period, with a 215 percent boost in the TransCore Freight Index View the full article
  21. Dupre Logistics has been selected by Classic Star Group to provide logistics services and fuel delivery to more than 350 gas retailers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. View the full article
  22. Kenneth E. McKibben, former head of maintenance for Penske Truck Leasing, has launched a new transportation consultant company, Single Source Transportation Solutions. View the full article
  23. American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has named Bob Pitcher, state laws vice president for the American Trucking Associations, to its Board of Directors. View the full article
  24. Economic indicators for the trucking industry are showing signs of recovery, according to Dan North, chief economist for Euler Hermes ACI. During the 7th Annual AmeriQuest Transportation Industry Symposium held recently in Orlando, Fla. View the full article
  25. Frank Nicholson is old school. And that's a big compliment for one of the younger members of ATA's Technology and Maintenance Council View the full article
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