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NewsJuly 6, 2011

Cross-Border Trucking Program Announced

U.S. and Mexican officials today signed agreements resolving the cross-border trucking dispute that had resulted in punitive tariffs imposed two years ago against the U.S. for violating the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement, setting up a long-haul, cross-border trucking program

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 6, 2011

Pushing Out Trade Cycles Can Save Money, But It Isn't for the Ill Informed

Many fleets have discovered in recent months that you can't put 10 pounds of rocks into a 5-pound bag. Pushing trade cycles for highway trucks to squeeze a few more months or a year out of an asset may seem feasible, but the unplanned costs can eat you alive

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Articlesby Tom BergJuly 6, 2011

Test Drive: Western Star 4900FA with Allison 2nd Reverse

Steep hills can be tough on trucks, even if their manual transmissions have sufficiently low gearing and drivers are adept with the clutch

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 6, 2011

Under-inflated Tires Are No Longer Just an Efficiency Issue: They Can Affect Your Safety Profile

Need another reason to sweat your tire pressure? How about CSA? It would be hell explaining to your grandkids that you used to run a trucking company until the DOT put you out of business because of poor tire maintenance

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ArticlesJuly 6, 2011

More about methane

Just over a week ago I 'penned' a brief column on the European launch of Volvo's new 'MethaneDiesel' FM tractor. It needs a little expansion

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NewsJuly 5, 2011

TransCore's First Produce Report Tracks Rising Reefer Rates

TransCore released its first in a series of free monthly Produce Season Reports, which shows rates have been rising in most areas of the country

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NewsJuly 5, 2011

Marangoni Adds Williams Tire Service to Dealer Network

Marangoni Tread North America added Williams Tire Service located in Fullerton, Calif

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NewsJune 30, 2011

Caribou Coffee Opens at Iowa 80 Truckstop

Iowa 80 Truckstop, Walcott, Iowa, has added a Caribou Coffee to its list of offerings at the food court

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NewsJune 30, 2011

GITI Tire Opens Distribution Center in Tennessee

GITI Tire USA has opened a distribution center in Portland, Tenn., to help support the company's growing footprint in the U.S

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NewsJune 30, 2011

J.D. Power: Recent Class 8 Truck Quality May Temper Future Customer Satisfaction Gains

According to a study by J.D. Power and Associates, a coming ramp-up in production plus the release of new 2010 EPA-compliant engines may negatively impact truck quality. Overall quality of heavy-duty trucks has improved substantially in 2011,

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