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News•February 26, 2010

Iowa Committee Strikes Down Bill For Biodiesel Blend

A bill to institute a 5 percent biodiesel blend in Iowa was shot down by the Iowa House Ways and Means Committe

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News•February 26, 2010

Walmart Sets Goal to Reduce GHG Emissions

Walmart Stores plans to eliminate 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015

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News•February 25, 2010

Pennsylvania Bans Motorists From I-380, I-84; Lowers Speed Limit

In response to the severe winter storm hitting the Northeast, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the State Police have banned all commercial traffic, motorcycles and recreational vehicles on Interstates 380 and 84 until further notice

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News•February 25, 2010

State DOTs Use Social Networking to Get the Word Out

More and more state transportation departments are using social networking sites to get the word out to the traveling public, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. From a survey of 32 state DOTs, AASHTO found that 26 states, or 81 percent, are now on Twitter, while almost half of those surveyed have a Facebook page. Meanwhile, 18 states have an active YouTube channel

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News•February 25, 2010

MEMA Supports Bill to Provide Credit to Manufacturers

The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association has applauded the efforts behind the introduction of the Manufacturing Modernization and Diversification Act in the House of Representatives

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News•February 25, 2010

Colorado DOT Offers Alerts Via E-mail, Text Message

The Colorado Department of Transportation has launched a new communications tool that will allow users to receive e-mail and text message updates on transportation topics and travel conditions, including news for truck drivers

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News•February 24, 2010

U.S. Under Secretary for Energy to Speak at Green Truck Summit

The organizers of the Green Truck Summit have tapped U.S. Under Secretary for Energy Kristina Johnson, Ph.D., to deliver the keynote address at the summit in St. Louis on March 9

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News•February 24, 2010

Pana-Pacific to Distribute PressurePro's Line of TPMS Products

Pana-Pacific Corporation has signed a distribution deal under which it will distribute Advantage PressurePro's line of products to the commercial vehicle market

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News•February 24, 2010

Senate Passes Highway Extension Measure

The Senate yesterday passed its version of a jobs bill that contains a measure extending the highway program through December

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News•February 24, 2010

FMCSA Launches Pre-Employment Screening Web Site

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration yesterday launched a web site where trucking companies can register for access to a safety database they will be able to use for screening applicants for driving jobs

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