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John SchulzIndependent Analyst - Contributing EditorLogistics Management Magazine

Biggest Myth in Trucking -- The General Rate Increase Means Something

September 30, 2010

Analysis of:FedEx Freight to Raise LTL Rates 6.9 Percent | www.joc.com

FedEx Freight and ABF Freight System are first out of the box with announcements of their general rate increases for 2001--6.9 percent for FEF and 5.9 percent for ABF. Troubled LTL giant YRC Worldwide says it is raising rates by 5.9 percent as well. But hardly any large shipper will be affected by these rate increases, which apply only to non-contract rates and often are discounted away in negotiations with truckers' large national accounts.

John SchulzIndependent Analyst - Contributing EditorLogistics Management Magazine

End of an Era for YRC Worldwide--Zollars Leaving as Chairman, CEO

September 29, 2010

Analysis of:Zollars to Retire from YRC Worldwide Following Completion of Comprehensive Recovery Plan -- OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- | www.prnewswire.com

Financially ailing trucking giant YRC Worldwide, which has lost more money than any trucking company in U.S. history, is getting a change at the top. Chairman and CEO William D. "Bill" Zollars says he is leaving the company after 13 tumultuous years at the helm. His contract was due to expire at the end of this year. The company says it would seek a successor from both internal and external candidates.

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

In Addition To Diesel Engine SCR v. EGR Debate - There Are Still DPF Issues

September 23, 2010

While engine buyers are starting to see Navistars’ Advanced Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) versus all others’ with Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) technologies, a “Hotter” issue in the field is the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems, life and costs. With higher EGR rates with advanced EGR, does that mean higher DPF stress and costs? Probably!

Martin AlpertPresident, Environmental Claims, The Sandner GroupHINZ CLAIM MANAGEMENT INC

United Healthcare: A 350 Million Settlement!

September 21, 2010

Analysis of:$350 Million UnitedHealth Class Action Settlement Approved | www.law.com

Should the licensing of heathcare providers be in jeopardy when there is evidence of collusion?

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

Pilot-FlyingJ Making Money - But Costing Truckers More?

September 20, 2010

Analysis of:Pilot, Flying J merger appears to be home run, but some are crying foul | www.thetrucker.com

The merging of Flying J into Pilot Travel Centers LLC looks like a winner for Pilot, but with some concerns yet to be addressed. The referenced article by Jack Humphreville of TheTrucker publication lays out the pros for them, but also rightly notes the issues that truckers are seeing - plus concern by competitors and others. We offer the following from our trucking side of things.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Seafood, Overfishing And The Governments That Support It.

September 16, 2010

Analysis of:World pays high price for overfishing, studies say | uk.reuters.com

An interesting look at a different view on overfishing and the continued need for sustainability. The article opens up a potential discussion that focuses on the need for governments' subsidies to be curbed in order to help curtail overfishing. A point of view, backed up by monetary facts, that should help drive industry leaders into the ever growing sustainable dialog.

Martin AlpertPresident, Environmental Claims, The Sandner GroupHINZ CLAIM MANAGEMENT INC

The New Clean Air Act

September 16, 2010

Analysis of:The New Clean Air Act: An Environmental Milestone | EPA History | US EPA | www.epa.gov

What will be the impact on industries that have to comply withe the Clean air Act?

Martin AlpertPresident, Environmental Claims, The Sandner GroupHINZ CLAIM MANAGEMENT INC

Tobacco Companies: A 270 Million Win!

September 16, 2010

Analysis of:The Associated Press: Scalia gives Big Tobacco $270 million reprieve | www.google.com

Should Tobacco companies be forced to pay for smoking cessation programs?

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

Half Of Truckers Report Problems With Newer Engines - It’s Only Part Of Story

September 13, 2010

Analysis of:J.D. Power and Associates Reports: More than One-Half of Heavy-Duty Truck Owners Report Engine Problems in 2010, A Considerable Increase from 2002 | businesscenter.jdpower.com

J.D. Power and Associates has done a U.S. Heavy-Duty Truck Engine / Transmission Study survey for 14 consecutive years. It looks like problems are coming in much worse (double) as compared to before the EPA2004 & EPA2007 emissions rules were implemented. They result in costs that are seen in warranty claims, operators’ costs and sentiment. While these numbers are about pre-2010 engines, we are expecting higher problem numbers yet for 2010 - but at least with better fuel economy.

Martin AlpertPresident, Environmental Claims, The Sandner GroupHINZ CLAIM MANAGEMENT INC

Civil Lawsuits: New & Higher standards!

September 13, 2010

Analysis of:Wall Street Banks Benefit From Tougher Suit Standards in U.S. | www.businessweek.com

Should the Supreme Court make it so tough just to get your civil complaint past the pleadings stage?

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