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News•December 18, 2009

EOBR Rule Moves Closer to Publication

The final rule requiring electronic onboard recorders on some trucks has been sent to the White House for approval, setting the stage for publication probably in February

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News•December 17, 2009

Lautenberg Withdraws EOBR Amendment

U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., today withdrew an amendment that would have mandated the use of electronic on-board recorders on all commercial vehicles

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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•December 17, 2009

Oil Viscosity and Fuel Economy

For 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy expects diesel prices to average nearly $3 a gallon. As diesel prices head back up, it may be time to look at the possibility of switching to a more fuel-efficient engine oil

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News•December 16, 2009

Stricter New-Carrier Rules Are In Effect

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has begun enforcement of stricter rules for new entrants into the trucking business

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News•December 16, 2009

FHWA Releases Updated Rules For Traffic Control Devices

The Federal Highway Administration has released an updated version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which sets the national standard for all traffic control devices, including traffic signs, pavement markings, signals and any other device

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News•December 16, 2009

Senate Targets Independent Contractor Status With New Bill

Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., has introduced legislation aimed at preventing employers in industries, including trucking, from misclassifying workers as "independent contractors" in order to avoid paying taxes or benefits

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Articles•December 16, 2009

Smith Throws Switch on All-Electric Trucks

Kansas City-based Smith Electric Vehicles is making the first deliveries of its Newton Class 5 through 7 all-electric truck

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News•December 14, 2009

Diesel Takes Largest Dip in Six Weeks

Diesel continued its six-week trend, losing 2.4 cents this week to land at a national average of $2.74

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News•December 14, 2009

Chemrec CEO Calls For Industry Promotion of DME

During the 2009 World Methanol Conference in Miami, Richard LeBlanc, CEO of Chemrec, advocated for increased efforts to promote the use of dimethyl ether throughout North America as an alternative fuel

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News•December 14, 2009

Senate Approves Spending Bill For FY2010; $41 Billion Goes to Highways

On Sunday, the Senate approved a $1.1 trillion spending bill for fiscal year 2010, which includes $41 billion for highway construction, a slight increase from last yea

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