Tag: Long Haul Trucking

Heavy Duty Trucking Names 2012 “Innovators”

Heavy Duty Trucking Names 2012 “Innovators”

| March 21, 2012 | Reply

Heavy Duty Trucking named the four leaders who have adopted “Fuel Smart” strategies for their companies.

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Reducing Idle Time Pays Off Big for Truck Driver

Reducing Idle Time Pays Off Big for Truck Driver

| March 19, 2012 | 6 Replies

An independent contractor won big with U.S. Xpress for his work to reduce idle. Find out how much…

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Truckers May Face New Tolls in North Carolina

Truckers May Face New Tolls in North Carolina

| March 13, 2012 | 3 Replies

North Carolina is the latest state pondering what kind of balance to strike between budget shortfalls and highway tolls.

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Mama Mia, That’s a Delicious Dinner!

Mama Mia, That’s a Delicious Dinner!

| March 11, 2012 | 4 Replies

The Keys Truckers deliver another tasty meal on the road that’s as good as any home-cooked meal. Eggplant Parmisan for two!

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Commercial Vehicle Orders Down But Remain Encouraging

Commercial Vehicle Orders Down But Remain Encouraging

| March 11, 2012 | 1 Reply

The trucking industry will outperform the U.S. economy this year, with truck freight growing 3.9 percent, greater than overall GDP, according to FTR Associates.

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TCA Approves 65 Mph Speed Limiters

TCA Approves 65 Mph Speed Limiters

| March 10, 2012 | 37 Replies

If the TCA gets their way, all long haul semi trucks will soon be governed to 65 mph.

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Diesel Fuel Price Index | March 5 – 12

Diesel Fuel Price Index | March 5 – 12

| March 5, 2012 | 2 Replies

This is the diesel fuel index for all American PADDs, tax included for March 5 – 12.

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New Missouri Trucking Bills Prevent Excess Taxes

New Missouri Trucking Bills Prevent Excess Taxes

| March 5, 2012 | 1 Reply

Missouri lawmakers are trying to ensure that certain trucking tax exemptions will be signed into law soon. Find out if your routes are affected.

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Clean Energy Magnate Betting on Natural Gas Semis

Clean Energy Magnate Betting on Natural Gas Semis

| March 3, 2012 | 1 Reply

Semi trucks running on natural gas harvested here in North America could cut transportation budgets by a big chunk. How much?

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Semi Truck Vs. Train – Ouch

Semi Truck Vs. Train – Ouch

| March 1, 2012 | 26 Replies

Flashing lights, blaring horns, dropping gates – what could possibly happen? Well…

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Bikers Trump Truckers in Florida

Bikers Trump Truckers in Florida

| February 28, 2012 | 6 Replies

News flash for Florida truckers – Harley riders may make your work day tougher starting in March.

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Diesel Fuel Price Index | Feb. 27 – March 4

Diesel Fuel Price Index | Feb. 27 – March 4

| February 28, 2012 | Reply

These are the on-highway diesel price averages by PADD for February 27th through March 4th.

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DOT Says Cross-Border Program Failing

DOT Says Cross-Border Program Failing

| February 27, 2012 | 1 Reply

This week DOT officials met with trucking representatives in Tijuana to discuss why the Mexican Pilot Program is failing.

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Video: Meet the Mother Truckers

Video: Meet the Mother Truckers

| February 23, 2012 | 24 Replies

Meet some of the tough lady truckers of North America. They have lots to say.

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Garmin Dezl GPS Named in ATA’s “Top 20 Products for 2012″

Garmin Dezl GPS Named in ATA’s “Top 20 Products for 2012″

| February 23, 2012 | 1 Reply

The Garmin Dezl line of GPS units earned a big endorsement from Heavy Duty Trucking this week in Tampa, Florida. Get a closer look at this award winning line of GPS units.

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Minnesota Considers Easing Speeding Fines

Minnesota Considers Easing Speeding Fines

| February 20, 2012 | 4 Replies

Do you think an easing of speeding laws would help, or hurt your on-time delivery ratio?

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Panther Transportation Offers Signing Bonuses in March

Panther Transportation Offers Signing Bonuses in March

| February 20, 2012 | 8 Replies

Panther has announced they may pay out nearly $15,000 for every qualified driver who enters their loyalty plan.

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Goodyear Names 2011 Highway Hero Nominees

Goodyear Names 2011 Highway Hero Nominees

| February 18, 2012 | 1 Reply

Goodyear has narrowed down the 2011 Highway Hero award nominees to just four. Trucking journalists will be voting for the winner this week. Who are they?

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Trucker’s Valentine’s Day From a Distance

Trucker’s Valentine’s Day From a Distance

| February 14, 2012 | Reply

Truckers might not be home to celebrate with their special sweets, but that doesn’t mean that Valentine’s Day has to be bitter. Here’s some ideas for romance from a distance.

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How Will Trucking Overcome the Driver Shortage? Pt. 1

How Will Trucking Overcome the Driver Shortage? Pt. 1

| February 14, 2012 | 13 Replies

The transportation industry is currently embroiled in a driver shortage that seems like it will go on for years. How do we fix it?

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World’s Toughest Trucker Premiers on Discovery Channel

World’s Toughest Trucker Premiers on Discovery Channel

| February 13, 2012 | 11 Replies

Video for the premiere of Discovery Channel’s newest reality show – World’s Toughest Truckers. The show pits some experienced drivers against some of the most hazardous terrain around.

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The Pre-Trip Report | Feb. 13 – 20

The Pre-Trip Report | Feb. 13 – 20

| February 13, 2012 | Reply

Get a quick review of vital transportation and trucking industry news topics here before you hit the road. Updated all week!

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Log Books for Truck Drivers

Log Books for Truck Drivers

| February 10, 2012 | Reply

Every trucker needs a log book from time to time. Get a good deal on one here!

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Volvo VN 780 – A Closer Look

Volvo VN 780 – A Closer Look

| February 10, 2012 | 9 Replies

The new 2012 Volvo VN 780 semi tractor is one of the safest and most advanced heavy duty trucks on the road. Get a closer look.

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2012 Kenworth T660 – A Closer Look

2012 Kenworth T660 – A Closer Look

| February 9, 2012 | 7 Replies

Kenworth has made some great advances in technology and drag co-efficiency with their new model T660 Class 8 Semi Truck. Get a closer look at it here.

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Shipping Rates Could Rise 6 Percent in 2012

Shipping Rates Could Rise 6 Percent in 2012

| February 8, 2012 | 2 Replies

What are the factors that are driving up trucking and freight costs in 2012? Seems like the same old causes.

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Diesel Fuel Price Index | Feb. 6 – 13 2012

Diesel Fuel Price Index | Feb. 6 – 13 2012

| February 6, 2012 | Reply

These are the diesel fuel price averages by PADD for the Continental United States, February 6 – 13th.

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