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Appeals Court Backs Kansas Ruling That FedEx Ground Drivers Are Employees
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In the latest of a series of recent worker-status rulings, a federal appeals court upheld a Kansas Supreme Court decision last year that classified about 500 FedEx Ground drivers as employees rather than independent contractors under that state's law.
Marten Second-Quarter Net Income Rises 6%
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Marten Transport, Ltd., a refrigerated carrier, raised second quarter net income more than 6% to $8.4 million, or 25 cents per share, driven by continued growth in dedicated freight business.
Truck Driver Turnover Declines 12 Percentage Points
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Truck driver turnover rates fell to a four-year low in the first quarter among larger fleets and declined 12 percentage points at larger and smaller fleets alike, American Trucking Associations reported.
Southern California Terminal Entry Fees to Rise
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Terminal entry fees at Southern California ports are being increased during peak hours effective Aug. 1 to account for higher costs relating to the new West Coast dockworkers' contract.
Universal Plans 1.6 Million Share Repurchase
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Universal Truckload Services Inc. announced plans to buy back 1.6 million shares through a self-tender offer at a cost of $34.4 million.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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