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Fleet Management•by Evan Lockridge•July 24, 2018

Earnings Watch: Paccar Profit Jump 50% on Record Sales

The parent company of truck makers Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF reported on July 24 a 50% rise in profit and forecast the strong truck sales market will continue into 2019.

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Fuel Smarts•by Deborah Lockridge•July 24, 2018

Diesel Fuel Prices Down as Questions Rise About Crude Oil Supplies

Despite tensions in the Middle East, average diesel fuel prices last week dropped almost 2 cents from the week before, although they’re still 71 cents higher than a year earlier.

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Fleet Management•by Evan Lockridge•July 23, 2018

Earnings Watch: Werner Enterprises, Heartland Express Report Higher Profits

Werner and Heartland, two major truckload carriers, reported second quarter earnings that showed increased profit and revenue compared to the same time a year ago.

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Equipment•by Staff•July 23, 2018

Freightliner Cascadias Recalled for Brake Problem

Daimler Trucks North America says certain 2018 - 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks may have an issue with improperly tightened brake caliper mounting bolts.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•July 23, 2018

Volvo VNL 300 Available with Cummins Westport ISX12N Natural Gas Engine

The Volvo VNL 300 day cab is now available with the newest version of the Cummins Westport ISX12N Near Zero natural gas engine.

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Maintenance•by Staff•July 23, 2018

California Event to Teach Technicians About DOT Inspections

The American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists and Betts Heavy Duty will conduct a Technician Education Program to teach heavy-duty repair technicians about DOT inspections.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•July 23, 2018

HDT Seeks Emerging Leader Nominations

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is seeking nominations for its HDT Emerging Leaders, a group of young trucking industry leaders already making a difference in their fields.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•July 23, 2018

FHWA Truck Parking Survey Will Include Drayage, Short-Haul Drivers

A nationwide truck parking survey is going to be "expanded to ports" to see what port-generated truck parking needs will be, in addition to those along the nation's interstate highway system.

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Safety & Compliance•by David Cullen•July 20, 2018

Trucking Alliance Pushing for State ELD Mandates

The Alliance for Driver Safety & Security, also known as the Trucking Alliance, is calling for all state legislatures to require electronic logging devices in commercial trucks that only operate within their state (intrastate).

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Equipment•by Staff•July 20, 2018

Trailer Orders to Slow Down as Expected as Summer Rolls on

June trailer orders are expected to fall for the sixth month in a row as the equipment sector enters the traditionally slow summer months, according to a preliminary report from FTR.

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