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Fleet Management•by Staff•August 20, 2013

PeopleNet Recognizes Four Fleet Innovators

Four fleets were honored as “exceptional” innovators at PeopleNet’s annual Customer Appreciation Dinner during the company’s users conference Tuesday in San Antonio.

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Drivers•by Evan Lockridge•August 20, 2013

Fleet Group Questions NTSB Straight Truck Safety Recommendations

The NAFA Fleet Management Association has raised concerns about straight truck safety recommendations issued earlier this summer by the National Transportation Safety Board after a study found they were not as safe as their larger counterparts.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•August 20, 2013

Old Dominion Opens Chicago West Service Center

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. opened a 100-door facility southwest of Chicago. The Chicago West Service Center is a newly constructed facility located in Crest Hill, an area known as a regional industrial distribution and manufacturing hub. The facility employs 91 people.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•August 20, 2013

Columbus to Build Second Publicly Accessible CNG Fueling Station

The City of Columbus plans to build a second compressed natural gas fueling station scheduled to open in March of 2014. The new station will service the City’s northern refuse fleet operation, which has more than 65 vehicles, its Planning & Operations Division, which has more than 45 vehicles, and other City divisions.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•August 20, 2013

Elite Support Network Expands Across North America

Daimler Trucks North America’s network of Elite Support Certified dealers has expanded across North America with a number of new locations. The network of dealers committed to exceptional customer service now stands at 113 locations and counting.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•August 20, 2013

ATA Seeks Nominations for Mike Russell “Good stuff” Image Award

American Trucking Associations is seeking nominations for the seventh annual Mike Russell “Good stuff” Trucking Image Award.

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Fleet Management•by Oliver Patton•August 20, 2013

After the Hours-of-Service Ruling: Research on 34-Hour Restart, Action on Capitol Hill

Even as a federal court was recently upholding most of the hours of service rules, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been working on a field study of the 34-hour restart.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•August 20, 2013

Economic Watch: Freight Tonnage Index Strong Despite Drop

The amount of freight moved last month fell for the first time since April, according to newly released figures.

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Drivers•by Oliver Patton•August 20, 2013

Legislators Worry About Heavy Truck Impact on Local Roads

A bipartisan group of Representatives asked the Department of Transportation to consider the impact of heavier trucks on local roads and bridges as it studies national size and weight limits.

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Safety & Compliance•by Evan Lockridge•August 20, 2013

Wisconsin, New Jersey May Consider Higher Speed Limits

More states, including Wisconsin and New Jersey, may be following the lead of Illinois Gov. Pat Quin who signed legislation Monday increasing the state’s top speed limit to 70 mph.

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