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NewsMarch 15, 2011

TCA Will Support Mandatory E-Logs

The Truckload Carriers Association has adopted a new policy in favor of electronic logging and will support the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's proposed near-universal mandate for electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) to track driver hours of service. "In essence, the statement is basically that we support the mandatory use of electronic logging devices," said TCA President Chris Burruss

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NewsMarch 14, 2011

Diesel Prices Push $4 a Gallon

The price of diesel fuel rose for the 15th week in a row to an average of $3.908 nationwide, according to the Department of Energy, but at a less-steep rate than the double-digit gains of the past two weeks -- 3.8 cents higher than last week and 98.4 cents higher than a year ago

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NewsMarch 14, 2011

Berkshire Hathaway to Buy Lubrizol for $9.7 billion

Berkshire Hathaway announced it's buying Lubrizol, which among other things makes additives for fuel and oil, for about $9.7 billion -- $135 per share in an all-cash transaction, one of the largest acquisitions in Berkshire Hathaway history

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NewsMarch 14, 2011

New York State Using New Reflective Pavement Striping

The New York State Thruway Authority is implementing a new pavement striping program. The new pavement marking system, known as Recess Triple Drop, is more visible and durable in all lighting and weather conditions

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NewsMarch 13, 2011

Connecticut Truckers Ask for Study of Corrosive De-Icers

State lawmakers in Connecticut are scheduled to hear testimony today on a bill that addresses the issue of corrosive de-icers being used on state highways

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NewsMarch 11, 2011

Peterbilt Dealer Continues Growth; Announces Location in Northern Virginia

The Pete Store has opened a full-service Peterbilt truck dealership in Springfield, Va

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NewsMarch 11, 2011

TSC Rebrands Barjan and ETW

TSC Group LLC, which markets and distributes to retailers and travel centers, announced its plan to rebrand the combined company to TSC Global

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NewsMarch 11, 2011

Rep. Defazio Opposes Funding for Mexican EOBRs, Questions Authority to Grant Mexican Carriers Permanent Access

In a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), expressed concern of U.S. DOT funding or EOBRs for Mexican carriers participating in the pilot program

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NewsMarch 11, 2011

Strong Commercial Vehicle Order Intake Reiterates Current Market Strength

The fundamentals that support heavy-duty commercial vehicle demand continue to signal the start of an up-cycle for the market, according to ACT Research Co

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NewsMarch 11, 2011

RWI Transportation Opens New Terminal in Dallas

RWI Transportation has opened a new terminal in the Dallas/Fort Worth market

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