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Equipmentby StaffApril 9, 2015

Peterbilt Adds 58-Inch Sleeper for Model 579

Peterbilt has introduced a 58-inch sleeper for its Model 579 in both low- and mid-roof configurations for weight conscious short- and regional-haul operations.

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Driversby StaffApril 9, 2015

Driver Friendly Options Added to Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution

Freightliner has added driver-friendly options to its Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution models to add to comfort, safety, health and productivity.

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Maintenanceby StaffApril 8, 2015

Jim Winsor, Longtime Trucking Journalist, Passes Away

Jim Winsor, a veteran trucking industry journalist and former executive editor of Heavy Duty Trucking, passed away Tuesday night from natural causes.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 8, 2015

Volvo Offers VNX 630 in 8x6 Configuration

The heavy-haul Volvo VNX 630 gains a third rear-drive axle in a new tridem version designed for better traction and increased payload.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 8, 2015

Transportation Committee Stresses Long-Term Solution On Roadshow

A team of six members of Congress led by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster crossed the state of Pennsylvania this week emphasizing the importance of a long-term transportation bill.

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Fuel Smartsby Evan LockridgeApril 8, 2015

Diesel Prices Expected to Move Slightly Lower Before Increasing Next Year

The U.S. Energy Department has downwardly revised its expectations for on-highway diesel prices this year, but expects prices to move higher in 2016.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeApril 8, 2015

Spot Market Freight Availability Increases, Flatbed Rates Higher

The spot truckload freight market followed seasonal patterns during the week ending April 4 as load availability increased and capacity tightened, according to load board operator DAT Solutions.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 8, 2015

Ohio Drops Biofuel Mandate for State Fleet

Ohio Gov. John Kasich's $7 billion state transportation budget drops long-running requirements for the use of biodiesel and ethanol in the the state's vehicle fleet.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeApril 7, 2015

Freight Outlook Good Despite Some Weaknesses

While some may complain that truck freight levels haven’t taken off like a rocket since the end of the Great Recession, the fact is they have posted solid improvements, according to Jonathan Starks of the freight forecasting firm FTR -- and could be headed for a new peak.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 7, 2015

Mitsubishi Truck and Bus Names President, CEO

Marc Llistosella has succeeded Albert Kirchmann as president and CEO of Mitsubishi Truck and Bus Corporation, the Japanese parent of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America.

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