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Drayage Truckers Worry About Procedures Required by Federal Chassis Regulations
Drayage truckers are struggling with complex record-keeping requirements in the new federal intermodal chassis maintenance rules that have begun to take effect, industry experts said.
Brokers, 3PLs Gaining Share as Recession Spurs Competition
Freight brokers and other third-party logistics providers say their non-asset-based models are helping them to steadily gain market share during the ongoing recession.
Republicans Criticize Early Vote on Cap-and-Trade Bill in House
House Democratic leaders said they hoped to pass a controversial cap-and-trade bill late last week, despite vocal protests by Republicans who said the complex legislation amounts to a large tax increase and needs more time for debate.
YRC, Teamsters Set Talks on Cost-Cutting
YRC Worldwide Inc. and the Teamsters union planned to return to the bargaining table June 29 to pursue additional cost-cutting steps that would help the less-than-truckload carrier cope with current financial difficulties.
 


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Landstar Buys Two Supply Chain Companies
Landstar System said Thursday it has purchased two Michigan-based supply chain transportation firms that focus on transportation technology systems.

TTNews to Close Friday for July 4th Holiday
Transport Topics Online will be closed Friday for the Independence Day holiday. Please check back Monday, July 6, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.

Truck Traffic Deaths Decline 12%, NHTSA Says
The number of Americans killed in truck-related crashes fell 12% in 2008 to 4,229, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday.
 
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