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Suppliers, Distributors Ready for Another Harsh Winter

For states in the northern half of the country, particularly the Midwest and Northeast, tough winters are expected. Prolonged freezing temperatures and heavy snowfalls rarely catch anyone off guard in those regions.

Truck Market 'Extremely Strong' as Class 8 Sales Remain Robust for Second Consecutive Month

FTR has released preliminary data showing November 2014 North American Class 8 truck net orders at 40,560 units indicating an extremely strong truck market. This is the second consecutive month above the 40,000 level. November order activity, similar to the previous month, was concentrated at a few OEMs with the remainder falling short of October order input. Class 8 orders have totaled an impressive 363,000 in the last 12-month period.

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Fleet Management in Latin America Finally Moves Beyond Security Concerns

Compared to other regions, telematics in Latin America has historically been more focused on risk management. However, some markets like Brazil are beginning to mature while other new markets like Chile, Colombia, Peru and others are not as focused on security, proving that fleet management in Latin America is finally moving to other applications.

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Canadian Retailer Testing Use of 60-Foot Container

Canadian Tire is pushing the envelope and has developed a 60-foot container that has received government approval and will soon by deployed on multiple lanes.

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Kodak Revamps Its Digital-Camera Supply Chain

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Orders for Trailer Industry Hit All-Time High in October

October saw a record demand for the trailer industry, with 47,810 net orders placed, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co.

ALK Launches Truck Energy App; Integrates With TMW

ALK has developed CoPilot Truck Energy, an application offering in-cab, turn-by-turn navigation integrated with oil and gas field mapping.

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The State of Logistics in Mexico

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Transplace Enhances Portal for U.S.-Mexico Customs Management

Transplace, a provider of transportation-management services and logistics technology, has made enhancements to its Customs Portal.

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Persistent Capacity Shortages Expected to Keep Cost to Ship Goods 'Elevated'

FTR's Shippers Conditions Index for September, at a reading of -6.6, is basically unchanged from the previous month reflecting continued capacity shortages that degrade service and push rates higher. With sustained capacity tightness and fleets now announcing pay increases, the cost to ship goods is expected to remain elevated. The typical slowdown in freight tonnage during the winter months will only offer a minor and short term reprieve with the Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) expected to remain in the current range for the foreseeable future.

Hanson Logistics Begins Expansion of Chicago Consolidation Center

Hanson Logistics has begun construction of additional deep-frozen storage capacity at its Chicago Consolidation Center.

Sewage Powers Up Industrial Plant, Provides Transportation Fuel

The contents of your toilet could soon be powering your car and helping to provide other transportation fuel.

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