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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 20, 2002

NHTSA Plans To Test Retreads

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reportedly planning to put retreaded truck tires to the test. According to Tire Business, NHTSA plans to see how commercial retreads compare to new truck tire standards

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Aftermarket•by Staff•March 20, 2002

Michelin, Bridgestone Truck Tires Top Satisfaction Survey

Michelin tires receive high marks from heavy-duty truck owners for overall satisfaction and Bridgestone tire owners report a low incidence of problems, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Heavy-Duty Truck Original Equipment Tire Report

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 20, 2002

Kenworth First Manufacturer To Offer Infrared Night Vision

Kenworth will now offer Bendix Xvision night vision system as optional equipment for its Class 8 models under the name Kenworth Night Vision

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 20, 2002

Updated Out-of-Service Criteria Available

The 2002 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria is available from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance

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Fleet Management•by Staff•March 20, 2002

Housing Starts Post Strong February Gain

Consumers continue to spend their way out of the recession and new figures show housing is still the hottest market

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Aftermarket•by Staff•March 19, 2002

Mid-America Trucking Show Starts Tomorrow

The 31st Annual Mid-America Trucking Show runs Thursday through Saturday at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 19, 2002

Drivers: Don't Forget The Medical Kit

It's often hard to get medical care on the road, so it's important to carry a personalized medical kit in the truck, both for your own health and for responding to emergencies

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Fleet Management•by Staff•March 19, 2002

Port Security Bill Introduced

A bill introduced in the House of Representatives this week addresses the issue of security at the nation's ports

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Aftermarket•by Staff•March 19, 2002

Trailer Tracking Becoming Survival Technique

Deregulation has created an environment where competition on the basis of price threatens the financial survival of many independent carriers. In this climate, the ability of fleets to control costs and operate at peak efficiency has taken on renewed importance. Led by industry giants like Schneider National and J.B. Hunt, fleets are increasingly turning to asset tracking technology - trailer tracking - to meet this need, according to a new report for Technology Assessment Associates

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Aftermarket•by Staff•March 19, 2002

Cummins Expects EPA '02 Certification By End Of Month

Cummins Inc. was the first engine manufacturer to apply for certification for 2002 emissions engines, and hopes to receive that certification from the Environmental Protection Agency by the end of the month

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