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Drivers•by Staff•July 22, 2009

Old Dominion's Low Tonnage Results in Poor Quarter

Old Dominion Freight Line reported decreases in revenue and net income for the second quarter, caused by a 14.6 percent drop in tonnage and a reduction in fuel surcharges, compared to the same quarter of 2008

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Fleet Management•by Staff•July 22, 2009

Oakland Port Weighs Exemption to Regulate Drayage

The Port of Oakland Commission tentatively voted Tuesday to support a national goods movement policy, which would amend a federal law that limits local or state regulation related to the price, route or service of any motor carrier. In the meantime, the commission has directed staff to make some minor language changes to the resolution, to make it clear that Oakland is speaking for itself, not "all West Coast ports.

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Drivers•by Staff•July 22, 2009

Despite Economy, C.H. Robinson Profits

Despite the continuing poor economic conditions in the second quarter, C.H. Robinson managed to turn a profit overall as well as in its truck segment

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Drivers•by Staff•July 22, 2009

McCaskill Brings Back 'Hot Fuel' Bill

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) has reintroduced legislation requiring the installation of automatic temperature compensation equipment in all retail fuel pumps

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 21, 2009

Vipar Taps Two New Distributors

Vipar Heavy Duty has added Best Deal Spring and Power and Transmission to its roster of distributors

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•July 21, 2009

Study Withheld by NHTSA Finds Danger in Hands-free Devices

A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, withheld from the public since 2003 and finally released Tuesday, found that hands-free mobile technology presents as much of a safety hazard as handheld phones

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 21, 2009

Foodliner, Quest Liner Join Ranks of SmartWay

Foodliner and Quest Liner, Dubuque, Iowa, have added to the ranks of the SmartWay Transport Partnership with their join this week

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 21, 2009

Volvo Head: Challenging Outlook for U.S. Truck Market

Volvo Group CEO Leif Johansson offered a pessimistic forecast for the U.S. truck market while announcing the company's second-quarter losses

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 21, 2009

Volvo Hands Out Great Minds Scholarships

Volvo Trucks North America has announced the winners of its first "Volvo Trucks Great Minds" scholarship

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 21, 2009

Big R Seminar to Cover Engine Failure

This year's International Big R Show in Las Vegas will feature a seminar on heavy-duty engine failure analysis

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