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NewsDecember 14, 2011

NHTSA Closer to Posting Stability Control Proposal

A proposal to require stability control systems on truck tractors moved a step closer to publication this week when it was sent over to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final vetting

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NewsDecember 14, 2011

Senate Commerce Committee Passes Truck Safety Bill

In a contentious session yesterday, the Senate Commerce Committee cleared the truck safety section of the pending highway bill. The committee cleared the bill 13 to 11 on a party-line vote, not because the Republican minority opposes the safety provisions, but because the measure includes an amendment concerning freight planning that the minority does not like

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NewsDecember 14, 2011

NTSB Recommendations Include Video Recorders, Collision Prevention

Tucked away in the same document in which the National Transportation Safety Board recommended cell phone bans for all drivers was a reiteration of previous recommendations to require video event recorders in heavy trucks, look at mandating collision avoidance systems, and other truck-specific issues

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NewsDecember 14, 2011

TravelCenters of America to Offer Fuel Island Manager Cardless Fueling

TravelCenters of America announced it will install RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology at all of its locations nationwide to help fleets manage fuel transactions

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NewsDecember 14, 2011

Great Dane's Distribution Network Extends Reach in Canada

Great Dane has announced the expansion of Universal Truck and Trailer with the opening of its second full-service location in New Brunswick, Canada

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NewsDecember 14, 2011

NSTB Calls for Nationwide Ban on Cell Phone Use While Driving

After investigating a 2010 multi-vehicle highway accident in Gray Summit, Mo, the National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday called for the first-ever nationwide ban on driver use of "personal electronic devices," such as cell phones, while operating a motor vehicle

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NewsDecember 14, 2011

IdleAir Extends Price Freeze Through May 31, 2012

IdleAir will maintain its current price of $1.99/hr through the end of May next year, while Extended Stay Service rates remain at $1.25/hr

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NewsDecember 14, 2011

Lion Technology Offering California Hazardous Waste Workshops

To help industry professionals understand and comply with California's stringent hazardous waste regulations, Lion Technology Inc. is presenting a series of two-day workshops on Managing Hazardous Waste in California, beginning in January

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NewsDecember 14, 2011

Alliance Truck Parts Merchandise Available Online

Alliance Truck Parts is celebrating the launch of its new online store with a 20% off promotion through December 31, 2011

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NewsDecember 14, 2011

Utility Trailer Achieves Safety Milestone

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company's Marion, Va. manufacturing facility has achieved over 2 million hours without a single lost time accident

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