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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 24, 2014

Weights and Measures Council Fails to OK LNG Standard

After regulators failed to agree to a nationally recognized, gallon-equivalent measure for sales of liquefied natural gas, fleets that rely on LNG-fueled vehicles will continue to face a state-by-state patchwork of standards for at least one more year.

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Safety & Complianceby Oliver PattonJuly 24, 2014

FMCSA Plans Upgrades to CSA Safety Data Website

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is implementing a number of changes designed to improve the Safety Measurement System website, some in response to industry feedback.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 24, 2014

Economic Watch: New Home Sales Drop in June

New home sales dropped in June and the Commerce Department revised the extraordinarily strong May figures downward.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJuly 24, 2014

First Guard Insurance Announces New President

Courtney Wilson takes on the role as president for the First Guard Insurance, a Florida-based insurance company for leased truck owner-operators

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 24, 2014

Trailer Net Orders Up 45% for First Half of 2014

Net orders for trailers are up 45% for the first half of the year, despite June net orders dropping slightly from May, reports ACT Research. June orders of 22,000 were off 1% month over month, but up 42% year over year, led by a surge in liquid and bulk tank trailer orders.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 24, 2014

Covenant Profit Doubles During Second Quarter

Tennessee-based Covenant Transportation Group said net income totaled $3.8 million, or 25 cents per share, compared with net income of $1.9 million, or 13 cents per share in the second quarter of 2013.

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Aftermarketby StaffJuly 23, 2014

Vipar Heavy Duty Sponsors GenNext

A group fostering young aftermarket leaders gets major support from Vipar Heavy Duty.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 23, 2014

Fontaine Fifth Wheel Starts Terminal Tractor Coupling Company

The Fontaine Fifth Wheel Group has expanded to include Fontaine Coupling Solutions, a new company dedicated to the terminal tractor (yard truck) market.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 23, 2014

Giti Tire Reorganizes Senior Management

Tire manufacturing company hopes restructuring provides better customer service.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 23, 2014

Heavy Truck Sales Increase of 74% Leads to Record Rush Profit

Net income hit $19.8 million, or 49 cents per diluted share, compared to $5.6 million, or 14 cents per diluted share from the same time a year ago.

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