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Used Truck Industry Sends Mixed Signals

June used truck sales grew 8 percent over May, but lagged June 2011 and the first six months of 2011, while pricing appears to be slowing a little more rapidly than was previously expected. The update on the used market was reported in the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research.

Shipper/Transportation Provider Coalition Files Brief Attacking Trucking Hours of Service Rule

Fifteen industry groups representing most sectors of the domestic economy have filed a joint amici curiae brief challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Hours of Service Final Rules for commercial truck drivers. They allege that portions of the rule will slow productivity, hurt jobs and have a negative impact on agriculture, manufacturers, retail supply chains and distribution operations.

100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2012

While red-carpet treatment is sometimes extended to celebrities who have done little or nothing to deserve it - can you say Kardashian? - most of the time such recognition is reserved for people who have actually achieved something. Often that means they have done something helpful or beneficial for others. And that's the group we celebrate in this, our annual 100 Great Supply Chain Partners issue.

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Mentor Ranger Issues New Version of Rugged In-Vehicle Computer

Mentor Engineering has released version 4.0 of Mentor Ranger, the company's rugged in-vehicle computer for trucks.

Mobile Technology Helps Brokers Track Shipments

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Analysis of State of Logistics Report

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Why CSA Regulations Aren't Working as They Should

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ALK Releases New Version of CoPilot Truck Navigation App

ALK Technologies has released a new version of its CoPilot Truck GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation application for professional drivers.

Shippers See Cost of Canadian Ground Transportation Dip Slightly in May

The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 0.29 percent in May when compared with April, according to results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

C.H. Robinson's European Arm Opens Temp-Controlled Facility in Rotterdam

C.H. Robinson Europe has opened an office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializing in temperature-controlled logistics services.

Freight Forwarders Said to Face 'Lose-Lose' Scenario

The uncertainty that prevailed in 2011 resulted in a particularly volatile and difficult year for the freight forwarding industry, according to Global Freight Forwarding 2012, the latest report by Transport Intelligence.

CTL Global, Inc. Offers New Warehouse Space in Chicago Area

CTL Global Inc. has opened a new warehouse in Bensenville, Ill. The facility was designed to meet the needs of the company's clients while accommodating future growth within its final-mile delivery division, Continental Transportation Solutions.

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