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NewsFebruary 22, 2013

Growing Gap of Drivers Will Cost Canada's Economy

Tens of thousands of truck drivers are approaching retirement age, but very few young people and immigrants are entering the industry. A new Conference Board of Canada report concludes that the gap between the supply of drivers and the demand for them - estimated at 25,000 by 2020 - could be costly to the Canadian economy.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 22, 2013

FMCSA Approves Tenth Carrier For Mexican Pilot Program

More than a year after the first Mexican truck rolled into the United States under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s long-haul, cross-border pilot program, the agency has approved the tenth carrier.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2013

Navistar Defense Awarded $23 Million Order for Armored Cabs

Navistar Defense LLC, already a key supplier to the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police, has received an urgent delivery order from the U.S. Army to retrofit 205 armored cabs onto Navistar Medium Tactical Vehicles currently designated for service with the Afghan National Security Forces.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2013

Universal Lubricants Expands in Dallas

Universal Lubricants announced the opening of a new 52,000-square-foot oil warehouse and distribution center in leased space in Dallas. When fully staffed, the center will create over two dozen new jobs and house more than 35 employees.

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NewsFebruary 20, 2013

Unified Registration System Nearing Publication

The Unified Registration System, which will reform the way the federal government keeps track of motor carriers, brokers and freight forwarders, is in the final stage of the rulemaking process.

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NewsFebruary 20, 2013

Investing in Transportation Could Save Billions in Energy Costs

An investment of $79 billion in transportation could translate to $218 billion in energy savings by 2030, according to a report released last week by the Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency.

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NewsFebruary 20, 2013

Commercial Vehicle Demand Starts 2013 on a Positive Note

Class 8 orders rose for a second consecutive month and remained above 20,000 units for a fourth consecutive month in January. Medium duty orders totaled nearly 14,000 units.

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NewsFebruary 20, 2013

Old Dominion Opens Tomah, Wis. Service Center

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. opened a new service center in Tomah, Wisc.

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ProductsFebruary 20, 2013

CVSA Releases 2013 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced that the 2013 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria Handbook and Pictorial, which goes into effect on April 1 is now available.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 19, 2013

Diesel Increases For Fifth Straight Week

The average U.S. cost of diesel has increased for the fifth straight week and is at its highest level since mid-August of 2008.

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