A truck-replacement effort under way at P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. helped widen a net loss in the first quarter of 2011.

Source: http://www.topix.com/business/trucking/2011/04/p-a-m-s-quarterly-net-loss-increases?fromrss=1

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…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT FOR ROBESON
AND WEST CENTRAL BLADEN COUNTIES…

AT 1250 PM EDT…NATIONAL…

Source: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/truckers-weather-and-road-conditions/143034-north-carolina-tornado-warning.html

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In New Mexico, Gov. Susana Martinez has signed into law a bill that is intended to boost commercial activity via Mexico.

Source: http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2011/Apr11/042511/042611-04.shtml

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The safety of the trucking industry is an ongoing concern. Issues such as distracted driving, use of controlled substances and driver fatigue continue to be addressed by regulators.

Source: http://www.topix.com/business/trucking/2011/04/safety-regulations-for-truck-drivers-aim-to-keep-roads-safer?fromrss=1

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New laws in three states are intended to help level the playing field for truck drivers. Lawmakers in Arizona and Utah approved bills to do away with indemnification clauses in motor carrier transportation contracts, while Iowa lawmakers addressed construction contracts.

Source: http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2011/Apr11/041811/042211-02.shtml

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