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Trucking's Mixed Bag

Michael D. Scheid | Aug 22, 2011 4:00AM GMT

The Journal of Commerce Magazine - Commentary

The trucking industry was quick to rebound in 2010 after a major falloff in revenue and profit during 2008 and 2009. The rebound is continuing this year as trucking companies increase rates and push profits higher. Although profit margins have increased, however, there’s room for improvement among many carriers. Some

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