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Top of the News
Layoffs keep coming
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
Both motor carriers and trucking’ suppliers cut jobs during 2008 to help streamline operations as a weak marketplace cut deeply into profits. However, the number of layoffs has climbed still higher over the last few weeks.



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Running Green
New no-idling system from Bergstrom
Bergstrom Inc. has released the Nite Plus no-idling system, an upgraded version of its original Nite system designed to keep drivers cooler for a longer period of time while complying with idle restriction laws, the company said.



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Financial News
Kenworth extends rebate program
Kenworth Truck Co. has announced it will extend its rebate program with Landstar System, Inc., offering a $1,000 rebate to independent contractors who purchase new Kenworth sleeper trucks and provide Landstar with transportation capacity under exclusive lease arrangements.
People
Con-way names human resources veep
Con-way Freight has named Bruce H. Moss vp of human resources, where he will be responsible for strategic planning, development and human resources activities for the company. Moss, formerly Central Area vp of operations, replaces the retiring Scott J. Engers.
Websites
Fontaine updates site
Fifth wheel manufacturer Fontaine International has updated its website, reorganizing the layout to be faster and easier to use for customers. According to the company, the site features multiple resources for specifying, using, maintaining, troubleshooting and rebuilding fifth wheels.
Editors' Blogs
Trucks at Work: The work begins
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
 To characterize 2008 as a tough year is a little like saying Godzilla is a big lizard – it wasn’t just tough; it was downright mean and nasty.
Trucking Around the World
Roads throughout Australia closed due to flooding
Trucking companies servicing the Queensland to Northern Territory route are starting to take a three and a half thousand kilometre detour via South Australia because of road closures caused by flooding....
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