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Articlesby Tom BergJanuary 10, 2013

Engine Smarts: Owners Cite Woes with Engines, Dealers; Volvo Lists Some Remedies

CORRECTED -- Volvo Trucks executives knew full well what a group of its customers would say about experiences with modern engines, but invited them to speak to press reporters anyway. Then the Volvo people explained what they're doing to alleviate service problems that customers have also experienced

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NewsJanuary 10, 2013

Volvo Trucks Strengthens Dealer Support Capacity in Southeast

Investments by Volvo Trucks dealers throughout the Southeastern U.S. have resulted in a nearly 21% increase in work capacity in that region since January 2010

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NewsJanuary 9, 2013

TEC Equipment Opens New Dealership Facility

TEC Equipment Inc. announced that it has acquired the Volvo Trucks North America franchise for the western Washington market, including Seattle and the surrounding Puget Sound area, as well as capital assets associated with the previous VTNA franchise holder

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NewsJanuary 9, 2013

Freight Shipments Rise in November

The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 1.7% in November from October, rising after a one-month decline. This information is according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Freight Transportation Services Index. The November 2012 index level (108.9) was 15.5% above the April 2009 low during the recession

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NewsJanuary 9, 2013

Top Truck Drivers Named to New America's Road Team

The American Trucking Associations announced the captains of the 2013-2014 America's Road Team. The premier group of professional truck drivers, all with millions of accident-free miles, will spend the next two years representing the trucking industr

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NewsJanuary 9, 2013

Quality Trailer Products, Century Wheel & Rim Change Name To Rockwell American

Polar Corp. announced that its Quality Trailer Products and Century Wheel & Rim operations are officially doing business as Rockwell American effective Jan. 2

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NewsJanuary 9, 2013

Volkswagen Seeking Control of MAN

Volkswagen is seeking full control over German truck maker MAN through a "domination and profit and loss transfer agreement," a type of German contract similar to a parent company and subsidiary

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NewsJanuary 9, 2013

Transplace Promotes Frank McGuigan to Executive Vice President, Operations

Transplace, a provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, announced the promotion of Frank McGuigan to executive vice president, operations.

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NewsJanuary 9, 2013

Trucking Conditions Index Continues to Rise into Strong Positive Territory

FTR's Trucking Conditions Index for November rose almost two full points to a reading of 9.7. The gain was expected by FTR as conditions impacting trucking will continue to improve in anticipation of a tightened market in 2013

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NewsJanuary 9, 2013

Ram Releases Towing and Weight Ratings for 2013 Lineup

Ram officially released towing and weight ratings for its 2013 line of Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks

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