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OCTOBER 2012 | VOL 169 | NO. 10 JOURNAL LEADING NEWS, TRUCKING MARKET CONDITIONS AND INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Truck fleets across the country face increased pressures from cargo theft, and the main reason isn't hard to discern: Hard times drive people to desperate acts. Even worse, today's tough economic woes are driving an uptick in violent attacks related to cargo theft. While no fleet is immune, there are steps anyone can take to combat it. Cover design by David Watson 54 FEATURES 61 Expanding the cloud While transportation companies have unique needs, all can agree that infor- mation becomes simpler and easier to access by a mobile work force with cloud computing. While this strategy has tradeoffs – particularly for an in-cab environment – fleets with the right set of tools can maintain tight control over security and reliability. 69 Makes & Models 2013: PREVENTING CARGO THEFT 11 News FMCSA makes changes to CSA … Navistar al- lowed to pay fi nes … Trucking's Top Rookie recognized … DOT creates Freight Policy Council … Final rule to eliminate fi nancial reporting withdrawn … Truckload driver turn- over surges in 2Q 12 InBrief 22 TruckGauge Legislative gridlock almost certain regardless of Nov. 6 results Light- and Medium-Duty Class 1-6 Both the light- and medium-duty truck markets are seeing some noteworthy changes for 2013, including new models, redesigns, updated engines, revamped platforms and alternative fuel versions. 49 Innovators: Fair Oaks Farms The Fair Oaks, Ind.-based dairy producer takes sus- tainability to the next level by using animal waste – in this case cow manure – to create enough renew- able natural gas to fuel its fleet of 42 CNG tractors. COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | OCTOBER 2012 3 26 Recruit & Retain Bestway Express fi nds a better way to fi nd top- performing drivers