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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 30, 2001

FuelMAX Marketers Settle FTC Charges

The marketers of the Super FuelMAX fuel-line magnet, advertised as providing dramatic fuel-saving and emissions-reducing benefits for any auto or truck engine, have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that their claims were unsubstantiated

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Drivers•by Staff•November 30, 2001

U.S. House Passes Mexican Truck Measure

Barely two days after Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill announced they had reached a compromise with the Bush administration over legislation affecting Mexican trucks, the U.S House has approved the measure

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Fleet Management•by Staff•November 30, 2001

GDP Posts Bigger Drop Than First Thought

The latest word on the economy is that it’s shrinking faster than originally thought

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•November 29, 2001

States Respond To ATA Truck Parking

Contrary to popular belief, many states are concerned about a lack of truck parking, and are working to do something about it

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 29, 2001

Infrared Brake Inspections Proposed In New Jersey

A New Jersey bill calls for the use of technology that uses heat-sensitive infrared cameras to spot problems with brakes, tires and exhaust systems on trucks

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 29, 2001

When Employees Are Called To Military Service

With the recent callup of military reserves, the question of employers' legal obligations to those employees is a common one

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Drivers•by Staff•November 29, 2001

Allied Holdings Sees Light At End Of Tunnel

It looks like a turnaround specialist heading up auto hauler Allied Holdings may be succeeding in pulling the company out of a four-year slump

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 29, 2001

Wise Foods To Use Velant Route Optimization

Velant Inc., a provider of transportation planning solutions, will provide optimized route plans for the Atlanta-based truck fleet of snack food company Wise Foods

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Drivers•by Staff•November 29, 2001

Heartland Express Strategy Pays Off

Before the economic downturn, Heartland Express in Coralville, Iowa, was taking a beating on Wall Street. Its stock wasn't popular because analysts thought the company should expand. But founder Russell Gerdin's conservative approach now makes him the envy of man

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Fleet Management•by Staff•November 29, 2001

Study Details Leasing Trends

Consolidation in the truck leasing industry has opened the door for new firms to enter, as the truck finance/lease market accounts for 9 percent of the Class 2 through Class 8 registrations

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