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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•February 19, 2010

ATRI Seeks Data on Truck Speed Limiters

The American Transportation Research Institute is collecting data from fleets on truck speed limiters and fuel consumption as part of a research initiative aimed at documenting the impact of speed limiters on a fleet's safety and operation

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Drivers•by Staff•February 19, 2010

West Side Transport Names 2009 Driver of the Year

West Side Transport has honored Will Parrish from Yadkinville, N.C., as its 2009 Driver of the Year, based on his outstanding achievement in driven miles, fuel management, service and professionalism

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 18, 2010

Report Points to Benefits of Modern Transportation Network

Buying food from grocery retailers who are part of the modern transportation network is more energy efficient and environmentally-friendly than buying from local sources, according to Roger Cady, Ph.D

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 18, 2010

Navistar Donates To ATA's Driver Recruitment Effort

Navistar International Corporation has donated $10,000 to support the American Trucking Associations' driver recruitment initiative, an effort to promote trucking industry careers among returning military personnel

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 18, 2010

NACFE Outlines Future Plans At First Board Meeting

During the first board meeting of the newly formed North American Council for Freight Efficiency, the council discussed its plans for the near future, including gathering information on freight efficiency technologies, vetting that informatio

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•February 18, 2010

Highway-Borne Hazmat a Greater Target For Terrorists

Terrorists are turning more to using highway-borne hazardous materials to carry out their terrorist actions, and the government should focus more on this readily available, least protected hazmat, rather than hazmat that can cause catastrophic losse

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 18, 2010

Navistar Joins Effort to Develop Aerodynamic Devices

Navistar has teamed up with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, NASA's Ames Research Center and the U.S. Air Force to develop and test devices for reducing the aerodynamic drag of heavy-duty trucks

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 18, 2010

Freight Index Remains Unchanged

The Freight Transportation Services Index did not change from its November level, staying at 96.2 in December

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 18, 2010

Truck Accessories Maker Suspends Operations

Panelite, Inc., which makes custom truck accessories for heavy-duty vehicles, has suspended all operations, according to a recorded phone message

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Drivers•by Staff•February 17, 2010

YRC Offers New Green Balance Calculator

YRC Worldwide is now offering its customers the new Green Balance Calculator, an optional tool they can use to help offset emissions associated with their shipments via certified carbon offset projects

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