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Roadrunner Buys A&A Express

Roadrunner Transportation Systems said it has acquired South Dakota-based truckload carrier A&A Express for about $24 million. Last year, A&A generated about $39.3 million in revenue, Roadrunner said.  

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Program To Stop Human Trafficking in Colorado kicks off

The Colorado Motor Carriers Association, Colorado Truckstop conference, local elected and law enforcement officials will be kicking off and education and awareness campaign focused on combating the human trafficking of underage children who are being engaged to force in

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Thruway Authority may vote Friday to increase truck tolls 45%

The State Thruway Authority has scheduled a board meeting for Friday at which it is likely to impose a double-digit toll increase on commercial trucks using its highway system.  

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Meritor releases technical bulletin for commercial vehicles subjected to contaminated floodwaters

Commercial Carrier Journal – In the wake of powerful Hurricane Sandy, Meritor today released the following technical bulletin providing fleets with suggested inspection and maintenance practices for vehicles exposed to contaminated flood waters: Axles
:  Rear Drive and Front Drive Steer  

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Bendix offers safety insights at CTI Conference

Commercial Carrier Journal – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will join other commercial vehicle industry leaders in sharing insight at the 9th International CTI (Car Training Institute) Conference, which will focus on commercial vehicles. Richard Beyer, vice president, engineering and R&D, and a member of the Bendix senior leadership team, will present

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Preventing Cargo Theft

Commercial Carrier Journal – Cargo theft isn’t a new crime. One could argue that it’s one of mankind’s oldest wrongdoings, developing in parallel with civilization over thousands of years. What is piracy other than cargo theft on the open sea?

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4 Ways Oakley Maximizes Driver Recruiting AND Retention

Truckinginfo – “After all, our drivers have always been our best recruiters-and a happy crew means more referrals.” On the other hand, “If you don’t take care of them, they can hurt you, and your reputation. Not only among other drivers, but with your customers.”  

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GE Capital Fleet Services Finds Customer Concerns Reflect Rapid Changes in Fleet Industry

Automotive Fleet – In June GE Capital Fleet Services released the results of a survey of fleet manager concerns that it conducted at an industry trade show in May. Findings from the survey include 26% of respondents saying meeting cost-saving goals was their top priority. Improving driver safety was the top priority for 23% of […]

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Chrysler recalling 920K Jeeps

Chrysler Group LLC said Friday it is recalling nearly 920,000 Jeep SUVs to fix a faulty electrical part after more than 100 reports of unintended air bag deployments. The Auburn Hills automaker said Friday it is recalling 744,922 SUVs in the United States, including the 2002-04 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-03 Jeep Liberty.

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