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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 22, 2012

Dart Driver Prefers Owner-Operator Lifestyle

As an owner-operator for more than 30 years, John Borofka advises truck drivers aspiring to start their own businesses to "start out by driving for somebody at a company and see if it works out." That's exactly what he did before becoming an owner-operator

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Productsby StaffMay 22, 2012

Safety Vision Introduces Distraction, Fatigue Monitoring System

Safety Vision's new driver distraction and fatigue monitoring system, SafetyTrax DDM, warns the driver with real-time audible alerts when symptoms of fatigue or distracted driving due to texting on a cell phone are recognized

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Fuel Smartsby Tom BergMay 22, 2012

Turbine-Electric Hybrid Whirs and Whooshes But Saves Fuel, Maker Says

A chrome-plated exhaust stack emits a muted whoosh as this truck's turbine engine spins at tens of thousands of RPMs, drawing the curious among attendees at this ride-and-drive event in downtown Long Beach, Calif.

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Productsby StaffMay 22, 2012

Rand McNally Upgrades TND 760 Fleet Edition

Rand McNally announced a new pricing plan, new features and a new warranty program for its single-box compliance and navigation solution for fleets, the TND 760 Fleet Edition

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Fleet Managementby Oliver PattonMay 22, 2012

CSA Data Suggests More Drivers Becoming Independents

Federal safety data indicates that carrier registrations jumped by 7.5% during the past 14 months, possibly reflecting a move by drivers to go into business for themselves, according to an analysis by QualifiedCarriers, which provides risk management services to shippers

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Productsby StaffMay 21, 2012

Volvo Trucks Launches Remote Diagnostics for North America

Volvo Trucks launched its Remote Diagnostics aftermarket service for North America, which will be standard on all Volvo-powered VN model highway trucks

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 21, 2012

TCA Safety & Security Division Honors Weight Loss Showdown Winners

Losing weight is rarely fun or easy, but winners of the Truckload Carriers Association's inaugural Trucking's Weight Loss Showdown proved that it can be done

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Productsby StaffMay 21, 2012

New Interstate Battery Charges Faster, Resists Extreme Temps

The 31-AGM7, the new extreme absorbed glass-mat battery from Interstate Batteries, features deep-cycling performance, faster recharging and stronger starting, according to the company

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Productsby StaffMay 21, 2012

Chrysler Launches Website for Small Business Fleets

Chrysler Group launched a Chrysler commercial vehicles website for small business owners, www.ChryslerCommercialVehicles.com

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Fleet Managementby Genevieve Conti, Assistant EditorMay 21, 2012

Telematics: The Next Frontier

Past predictions of future technology called for flying cars and personal robots. Yet the biggest leaps in technology have probably been in communications, and trucking is no exception

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