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NewsNovember 5, 2012

FMCSA to Lead Interstate Petroleum Transport Team to Speed Hurricane Response

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Monday that it is leading an Interstate Petroleum Transport Team to ensure the fastest and most efficient movement of fuel to the region devastated by Hurricane Sandy

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NewsNovember 5, 2012

Hino Trucks Approved For Voucher Incentive Project

Hino Trucks' 2013MY Class 5 195h diesel electric cabover has been approved by the California Air Resources Board and is eligible for the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project

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NewsNovember 5, 2012

Superstorm Sandy Affects Fuel Availability in Region

Fuel and oil terminals and refineries are slowly returning to operation following last week's "superstorm" Sandy, as the government takes steps to try to get oil and fuel to the stricken region. A shortage of fuel, especially gasoline for vehicles and generators, has led to long lines and short tempers across much of the Northeast. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that it is likely to continue for at least several more days

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NewsNovember 1, 2012

$12 million DOT Emergency Relief Funds Released for Hurricane Sandy Damage

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced he is making $12 million in quick release emergency relief funds immediately available to New Jersey and Connecticut to help begin repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, while assessments continue throughout the Northeast to determine the full extent of the damage.

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NewsNovember 1, 2012

ATRI Needs Carrier Feedback on 34-hour Restart Changes

The American Transportation Research Institute is gathering carrier opinions on the potential impacts of changes to the 34-hour restart rule.

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NewsOctober 31, 2012

DEF Tracker: DEF Pump Prices are Up

The average price of U.S. diesel exhaust fluid rose 4 cents from September and October, to an average of $2.80 per gallon, reports DEF Tracker. This is the second highest average pump price in the last 12 months, behind June at $2.88 per gallon

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NewsOctober 30, 2012

More Truckstops Add Shore Power

Shorepower Technologies announced 17 more truckstops have added electric plug-in power pedestals to their locations.

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NewsOctober 30, 2012

Diesel and Gasoline Prices Continue Decline

Once again this week, the price of diesel and gasoline at the pump saw a decrease over last week's prices. Nationally, the average price for a gallon of diesel fell 8.6 cents to rest at $4.03

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 29, 2012

Natural Gas: What Fleets Need to Know, Part 3 - What's the payback?

The environmental and image benefits of being "green" and reducing dependence on foreign oil are among the reasons fleets are looking at natural gas fuel for trucks, but even the most diehard "green" fleet is still looking for a return on its investment

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NewsOctober 25, 2012

FMCSA Defends Hours Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration defended its hours-of-service rule in a court filing, arguing that limits on the 34-hour restart are reasonable. The agency also told a federal appeals court that the risks of the 11-hour limit on driving are outweighed by the productivity savings, and the 30-minute rest break improves safety

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