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Christenson Transportation provides 48-state service hauling high-value, high-risk, and time-sensitive freight. It also operates a regional fleet in the southeast.
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How this fleet is using old lessons to meet modern challenges

Jan. 2, 2025
For 40 years, Christenson Transportation has succeeded by sticking to its principles and focusing on its strengths.
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Shifting Gears

PC-12: The latest on PC-12: Revolutionizing HDEOs for cleaner, more efficient fleets

Jan. 2, 2025
As emissions regulations tighten, the PC-12 category is poised to deliver engine protection while improving fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
Eric Van Egeren | FleetOwner
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Top 10 FleetOwner market updates of 2024

Dec. 24, 2024
An EV manufacturer made layoffs, a wheel supplier filed for bankruptcy, and FedEx announced plans to separate its LTL operations. Here are the top 10 market stories from FleetOwner...
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The smart way to protect your cranking battery this winter

Dec. 24, 2024
This winter, consider how a thoughtful battery strategy can help keep your fleet running smoothly.
Eric Van Egeren | FleetOwner
Trucking operations in 2024 brought challenges and opportunities. From regulatory changes to technological advancements and sustainability efforts, trucking fleets battled with a prolonged freight recession that pushed many in the industry to evolve to stay ahead of the competition.
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Top 10 FleetOwner operations stories of 2024

Dec. 23, 2024
Trucking fleets were pushed to optimize operations through a trying 2024 freight recession. These are the 10 most-read FleetOwner articles focused on operations in 2024.

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Eric Van Egeren | FleetOwner
As the fleets continue to navigate an evolving economic and regulatory landscape, we present the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities based on data gathered by FleetOwner and several industry organizations. Trucking By the Numbers 2024 shines a light on the top concerns, economic factors, advancements, and more data that tells the trucking story in charts and figures.

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