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ArticlesOctober 24, 2012

Talon Logistics and CNG

Last year, food and fuel retailer Giant Eagle unveiled its first two compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in the Pittsburgh area at its Beechnut Drive retail support and distribution center. The demonstration included a fuel-up of one of its brand-new natural gas-powered VNM daycabs

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NewsOctober 23, 2012

New Jersey Legislation Targets Independent Contractors

The New Jersey Assembly is going after trucking companies it says are improperly listing truck drivers as independent contractors, with a bill that the New Jersey Motor Truck Association warned would cause many trucking companies and owner-operators to leave the state -- along with many of their customers

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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 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

President Signs Military CDL Act

President Barack Obama Friday signed the Military Commercial Drivers' License Act of 2012, which will make it easier for veterans and service men and women to obtain Commercial Drivers' Licenses, making them more employable once they leave active-duty

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NewsOctober 18, 2012

FMCSA Posts Penalties for Taking Household Goods Hostage

Household goods movers who hold shipments for hostage will face stiff penalties under a new federal policy

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NewsOctober 18, 2012

CSA Advisory Panel Plans Broad Review

A CSA advisory panel plans to undertake an extensive review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's flagship truck safety program. At a two-day planning session this week, the CSA Subcommittee of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee agreed on a review process that will include presentations from researchers who have been critical of the program

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NewsOctober 17, 2012

Largest CNG Fueling Facility in Georgia Open to the Public

American Fueling Systems celebrated the grand opening of its new Alternative Fueling Facility on Oct. 11. This new facility is not only the largest facility in Georgia but is also the first to be located in a high traffic area, according to the compan

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NewsOctober 17, 2012

Survey Shows 34 LNG Production Facilities for Vehicle Fuel

NGVAmerica and Zeus Intelligence announced a new information service for anyone interested in access to trailer loads of liquefied natural gas. The list is now publically accessible from the NGVAmerica website (www.ngvamerica.org)

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