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TireStamp has partnered with Service Tire Truck Centers to sell its TireVigil TPMS product to fleets in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Delaware and Virgini

The Department of Transportation will furlough nearly 2,000 employees without pay today, due to a congressional conflict over funding. DOT said it will cease making reimbursements to states for highway construction and maintenance projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Seven commercial truck dealers from across the country were nominated by their peers for the Truck Dealer of the Year award, presented by the American Truck Dealers and Heavy Duty Trucking magazine.

Accuride Corp. has successfully completed all conditions of its Plan of Reorganization and emerged from Chapter 11 with a new capital structure after only five months

The Truckload Carriers Association announced a formal partnership with the National Association of Independent Truckers, effective immediately

Universal Truckload Services, Warren, Mich., has filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which allows the company to sell one or more shares of its common stock, preferred stock, rights and warrant

Penske Truck Leasing Co. has completed the acquisition of Texas-based Bright Truck Leasing & Bright Distribution, a privately owned full-service truck leasing, truck maintenance, commercial truck rental and logistics services provider

For the first time since July 2008, Internet Truckstop's Market Demand Index has risen above 7 last week, an indication that pricing leverage has shifted in favor of the motor carrier

The Moving and Storage Institute has honored Charles G. "Charlie" McDaniel, chairman of the board of The Hilldrup Companies, with the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Service

Drivers who are thinking about getting fit, wanting to stay healthy, or looking for tips to enhance their workouts can join Bob Perry, "The Trucker Trainer," for a 1.5-mile Health Awareness Walk Friday, March 26, during the Mid-America Trucking Sho

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The Truckload Carriers Association has honored 19 members for the longevity of the companies within the organization

The Information Technology & Logistics/National Accounting & Finance Council 2010 Annual meeting and Exhibition is set for May 3-6, 2010 at the Amelia Island Plantation on Amelia Island in Florida

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It appears possible that major federal transportation programs will have to be temporarily shut down early next week, due to a congressional conflict over funding

Prime, Inc. has paid for 100,000 healthy meals for the people of Haiti, thanks to a donation to Kids Against Hunger, a U.S.-based humanitarian organization

The Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association will hold its 68th Annual Meeting on April 21-25, 2010, at the Omni Orland Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Fla

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The California Air Resources Board is underway with its free training seminars, which describe the requirements for the Truck and Bus regulation and the Heavy Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas regulation

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A bill to institute a 5 percent biodiesel blend in Iowa was shot down by the Iowa House Ways and Means Committe

Iveco Trucks Australia Limited will no longer market Navistar's International brand trucks in Australia starting in October 2010

Walmart Stores plans to eliminate 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015