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ArticlesOctober 23, 2012

Driver Orientation: How Much is Retained?

In my seven years with Strategic Programs Inc., I have yet to come across a transportation organization that does not have an orientation for their newly hired Professional Drivers

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NewsOctober 23, 2012

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.4% in September

The American Trucking Associations' For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.4% in September after falling 0.9% in August

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NewsOctober 23, 2012

Diesel, Gasoline, Oil Prices All Retreat

A gallon of diesel fuel slipped somewhat from last week, dropping 3.4 cents to $4.116 per gallon, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The national average price is 29.1 cents higher than at this time last year, or 7.6% higher,

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NewsOctober 22, 2012

Study Says Diesel Worse than Gasoline for Smog Component

A new study says diesel exhaust contributes 15 times more of a smog-causing chemical than gasoline engines, per liter of fuel burned. The University of California-Berkely study looked at secondary organic aerosol (SOA), a major component of smog

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NewsOctober 22, 2012

OOIDA Schedules 40th Anniversary Bash

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has set a date of Oct. 18-19, 2013 to celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan

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NewsOctober 22, 2012

Pilot Flying J opens 650th Location

Pilot Flying J recently opened its 650th location in North America. The store, a Pilot Travel Center in Von Ormy, Texas, opened on Oct. 15 and features full amenities for professional drivers, area residents and the motoring public

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NewsOctober 21, 2012

Judge Orders Rewrite of Hot Fuel Settlements

A judge has rejected many of the proposed settlement deals in the "hot fuel" class-action lawsuit, sending fuel refiners and retailers back to the drawing board

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NewsOctober 21, 2012

TravelCenters of America Announces Reserve-It Parking

TravelCenters of America announced Reserve-It, which allows drivers to reserve a parking space at select TA and Petro locations in advance of arriving

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NewsOctober 21, 2012

Help Inc.'s Technologies Moves Trucks Through Inspections

Help Inc. has two technologies that will electronically screen all trucks for compliance with state and federal safety information, driver and company credentials and weight requirements on I-70 in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois.

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NewsOctober 21, 2012

First Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue Conference Scheduled for January

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association announced a new component to the Heavy Duty Dialogue conference series, the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue conference, which will be co-hosted with MacKay & Co. on Jan. 21

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