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Fleet Managementby Tom BergOctober 22, 2015

MATS Laments Loss of OEMs in '16, But 'Will Adapt'

“There’s a silver lining in this, and it’s that they still believe in the show,” said Toby Young, who heads the sponsoring organization. "They want to be here in 2017, and I think they’ll be assessing the damage by not being here in 2016.”

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 22, 2015

Economic Watch: Home Market Booming, Leading Indicators Mixed

Existing home sales rebounded strongly in September following an August decline, according to the National Association of Realtors. That's not the only good news when it comes to an improving home market, and a separate report shows the overall economy isn't as bad as you may think.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 22, 2015

Earnings Watch: Daimler, Dana and Rush Enterprises

Daimler AG, Dana and Rush Enterprises all saw weaker third-quarter financials compared to a year ago, thanks in part to the recession in Brazil and the downturn in the North American oil and gas industry.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 22, 2015

ConMet Names New Marketing and Strategy Executive

Truck component supplier Consolidated Metco has named Beto Dantas as its new vice president of marketing, strategy and innovation, the company announced.

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Driversby StaffOctober 22, 2015

KLLM Driving School Offers 18-Day Training Program

Temperature-controlled truckload carrier KLLM Transport Services has partnered with Cedar Valley College to open a new KLLM Driving Academy in Lancaster, Texas, for state residents.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 22, 2015

Earnings Watch: Werner, Knight, Ryder, Forward Air

Two large trucking fleets reported big increases in profits for the third quarter of the year. A fleet management and related services conglomerate also saw a hike, but things slipped for a niche trucking provider.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffOctober 22, 2015

Odyne's Hybrid System Receives CARB Exemption

Aftermarket hybrid system manufacturer, Odyne Systems, has received an exemption from the California Air Resources Board permitting the installation of the company’s hybrid systems on certain medium- and heavy-duty diesel powered vehicles.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffOctober 21, 2015

Agility Fuel Systems Opens Manufacturing Facility in N.C.

Agility Fuel Systems has opened a new manufacturing plant in Salisbury, N.C., celebrating the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Fleet Managementby Tom BergOctober 21, 2015

Peterbilt Joins Other OEMs in Skipping MATS 2016

Like the other Class 8 OEMs, Peterbilt will return to the Mid-America Trucking Show in 2017, and will alternate its presence with the biennial IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenOctober 21, 2015

Trucking Scores High with Americans, Poll Shows

A new nationwide poll indicates Americans look favorably on how truckers drive and how trucking supports the economy.

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