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NewsJune 20, 2011

Oregon Governor Signs Idling Reduction Law

Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber signed HB 2081, an idling reduction bill, into law on June 16. The new law means that trucks will not be allowed to idle more than five minutes in any 60 minute period, with some exceptions

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NewsJune 20, 2011

Penske Opens Garner, N.C. Location

Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new $3.3 million facility in Garner, N.C., located at 100 Laurensfield Court, in the Greenfield South Business Park

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NewsJune 20, 2011

Diesel Prices Drop Again; Crude Levels Off with European Debt Worries

On-highway diesel prices resumed their decline last week after a slight uptick the previous week. Nationally, prices came down 0.4 cents to land at $3.95 per gallon. The small decrease did not make up for the previous week's bump of 1.4 cents, but is perhaps an indication of price stabilization

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NewsJune 20, 2011

CARB Looking at More Changes to Reefer Rules

The California Air Resources Board will hold a third workshop to discuss potential changes to its existing Transport Refrigeration Unit regulation

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NewsJune 19, 2011

Deadline Nears for Flexible Compliance Option for California Trailer Regs

Large fleets that operate 53-foot box-type trailers in California are strongly advised to visit the California Air Resources Board website before July 1, 2011 to register their trailers and take advantage of the flexible phase-in option to comply with California's Tractor-Trailer Greenhouse Gas regulation

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NewsJune 17, 2011

Heavy Duty Order Backlog Continues to Grow

North American Class 8 net orders, while below April's overheated intake, were still 77 percent about the same month last year, continuing to fuel growth in the industry backlog

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NewsJune 17, 2011

FMCSA Announces New Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee Members

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration named five new members to its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee

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NewsJune 17, 2011

HDAW 2012 Announces Theme, Leadership

Organizers of the seventh annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week announced the leadership team for the conference, to be held January 23-26, 2012, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, with the theme "Corporate Culture: The Foundation for Success.

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NewsJune 17, 2011

EPA Proposes Tougher Guidelines for SCR Engines

The pollution control systems most engine manufacturers used to meet 2010 emission standards have been effective, but technical developments justify tougher guidelines, says the Environmental Protection Agency

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NewsJune 17, 2011

PTDI Revises Training Standards

The Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) has revised its standards for entry-level drivers and driver training courses. Revisions include ease of use, updated terminology, more flexible standards, and inclusion of advancements in technology

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