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Articlesby Jim ParkSeptember 6, 2011

The Art and Science of Spec'ing Tires

Tires are a big part of the fleet maintenance and operations puzzle. They serve an obvious purpose, but how well they perform in the operational theater is key to a successful tire program. What's important in a tire to one fleet may not matter at all to another

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ArticlesSeptember 5, 2011

How Paperless Contracts Can Help Trucking Companies

Beyond the popular enthusiasm for green trends, paperless business practices are proving to be smart business practices, particularly in contract-heavy industries like trucking

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NewsSeptember 2, 2011

Pa. Turnpike Launches Hands-Free Traveler Alert App

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission launched a new iPhone and Droid application that reads audio alerts to travelers when there's a closure or delay in their way

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NewsSeptember 2, 2011

Old Dominion Freight Line Sued for Disability Discrimination

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Old Dominion Freight Line, alleging the carrier violated federal law by discriminating against at least one truck driver because of self-reported alcohol abuse

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NewsSeptember 1, 2011

TRIP Details Danger of Deteriorating Rural Roads

A report by TRIP, a national non-profit transportations research group, found rural roads to be America's worst and most dangerous

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NewsSeptember 1, 2011

President of Navistar Truck to Give Keynote at Commercial Vehicle Innovation Summit

Dee Kapur, president of Navistar Truck, will deliver the keynote presentation at the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Innovation Summit in Washington D.C., Sept. 26 to 28

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Articlesby Jim ParkAugust 31, 2011

Why Real-World Fuel Efficiency Numbers Don't Match up to Lab Tests

Real-life fuel consumption reduction numbers never live up to the numbers some tire makers tout when promoting fuel efficiency. One reason is that tire makers conduct their testing and evaluation under ideal conditions on test tracks to control as many variables as possible

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NewsAugust 31, 2011

I-680 in Iowa Severely Damaged by Floodwaters; Repairs to Take Months

As floodwaters recede from highways in Iowa, epic damage has been revealed along some stretches of roadway. "I've never seen anything like it," said John Haas, director of Statewide Emergency Operations with the Iowa Department of Transportation. "I don't think any of engineers have either.

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NewsAugust 31, 2011

MinStar Transport Introduces Double-Deck Trailer System

MinStar Transport, a dry van carrier based in Eagan, Minn.,, launched its new Double Deck Trailer System. MinStar's can help companies double the amount of freight carried on a single truck while reducing shipping costs

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NewsAugust 31, 2011

Trucking Industry Backs Obama's Call for Speedy Solution to Highway Funding

President Obama received support from the a wide range of trucking organizations following his call yesterday for Congress to pass an extension to the Surface Transportation Bill and Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization before the Sept. 30 expiration

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