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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 19, 2006

Siemens VDO Debuts Piezo Diesel Technology for Commercial Trucks

Piezo injection technology has been used successfully for emissions reduction in diesel and four-stroke gasoline engines for years. Now Siemens VDO is implementing this fast, precise, clean injection technology into light commercial vehicles.

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Drivers•by Staff•September 19, 2006

Barr-Nunn Supplies Trailers for ‘Trick My Truck’

Barr-Nunn Transportation has been chosen to provide trailers to the set of the hit TV series “Trick My Truck,” which is now airing on CMT. The cast of Trick My Truck picks one lucky trucker every wee

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Drivers•by Staff•September 18, 2006

Public Safety Interest Group Pushes for 68-mph Speed Governors on Trucks

In what is believed to be the first Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) petition jointly filed by a public safety interest group and a group of motor carriers, Road Safe America and Schneide

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 15, 2006

Hendrickson Establishes Aftermarket Parts Division

Hendrickson officials have announced the launch of Hendrickson Parts North America, a stand-alone division for the commercial vehicle parts aftermarket

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 15, 2006

Driver Turnover Rate Down But Market Remains Tight

The driver turnover rate among truckload carriers declined during the second quarter of this year, but the job market for professional drivers remains tight, the American Trucking Associations reported Friday.

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Drivers•by Staff•September 14, 2006

Covenant Transport Acquires Star Transportation

Covenant Transport has purchased 100 percent of Star Transportation's outstanding stock from the prior owners in exchange for approximately $40 million in cash. Covenant funded the purchase price

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Equipment•by Staff•September 14, 2006

Global Transportation/Logistics Conference Oct. 23-25 in China

Schneider National Inc. and The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech announced they are hosting the fourth annual transportation and logistics thought leadership event at the epicenter of the shifting global supply chain.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 13, 2006

C. W. Carter / Westpac Heavy Duty Inc. Announces “PAC” Awards

C. W. Carter / Westpac Heavy Duty announced the recipients of it annual “PAC” awards following the fiscal year end. The “PAC” awards are given to venders

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 13, 2006

Westpac Announces New California Operation

Westpac Heavy Duty Inc. has opened a new branch location in Southern California, located at 4401 Etiwanda in Mira Loma.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 13, 2006

Heavy Duty Dialogue to Deal With "Flat World" Realities

While the commercial vehicle industry tends to be cyclical, it is becoming clear that the future will not resemble the past, say the producers of the annual Heavy Duty Dialogue. To succeed in the future, individuals and companies

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