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Judge dismisses racketeering claims against Pilot in lawsuit, upholds other portions

A U.S. District Court in Alabama has dismissed portions of a lawsuit brought against Pilot Flying J by Wright Transportation that alleges the truck stop chain and fuel provider violated the Racketeer

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April 2014 Member Meeting

Auto Haulers Association of America Members Meeting Theme:  Technology Dates:  April 8th – 10th Location:  Atlanta, GA  

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Safety Fitness Determination update: Rule not expected until May, per DOT report

Editor’s Note: In its semiannual regulatory update published in the Federal Register Jan. 7, the Department of Transportation included an entry on the Safety Fitness Determination rule the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been working on in recent years.  

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Lessons in the supply chain: Wayne State and AIAG partnership

Wayne State University in Michigan has set up a non-degree certificate programme in partnership with the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of current supply chain topics, with a specific focus on the automotive industry.

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Daimler expands aftermarket logistics in China

Daimler is opening a sixth logistics warehouse in China in 2014 for the handling of Mercedes Benz car, van and truck parts in the country. The custom-built warehouse will be located in Shanghai and operated by Daimler Northeast Asia Parts Trading and Services (DPTS), which is responsible for after sales parts logistics.  

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Global ro-ro report: Moving with the trade winds

The ro-ro industry has mostly balanced capacity to market demand, but there are regional variations, while changing trades and larger vessels will cause waves at sea.Additional reporting by Christopher Ludwig

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XPO Logistics set to buy Pacer International

XPO Logistics has announced it plans to buy Pacer International for $335m in a deal that is expected to close in the second quarter of this year subject to regulatory clearance. The move, which will make it the third largest provider of intermodal services in North America, follows a commitment from Credit Suisse to provide […]

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LSPs ally with AIAG to enhance FVL operations

Logistics providers Union Pacific Railroad and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics have formed an alliance with the Automotive Industry Action Group in an effort to boost the latter’s finished vehicle activities. The project will focus primarily on information technology, particularly with application to electronic proof of delivery (epod) and damage repairs.  

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Carolina Casualty: January 2014 Newsletter

The start of a new year can typically bring with it a host of new highway safety and traffic laws added to the books. Be aware of the changes in your state and the impact it could make on how you driver. Most laws go into effect January 1, unless otherwise noted.  

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