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Owner-operator model still threatened and more

Brooke Wisdom (CCJ)

May 1, 2010

Updated May 3, 2010

Owner-operator model still threatened

By Henry Seaton

Q Is the new healthcare bill going to make us convert our independent contractors to employees?

Quick spin: Pete's electric Model 579

The Model 579EV is a strong zero emission entry for applications that need a lot of power but not a lot of range.

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Trucking's youth movement lagging, but no retirement in sight for most drivers

hacker alert

Transportation a top 10 target of cyberattackers, cases nearly triple last year

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Peterbilt powered by Cummins' X15N natural gas engine: How does it compare to diesel?

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