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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•August 25, 2014

IdleAir Continuing Growth with Truckstop, Dedicated Terminal Facilities

Truckstop electrification services provider IdleAir reports it continues to grow its number of locations since reopening under a new owner about four years ago.

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Drivers•by Staff•August 25, 2014

Progressive Announces Trucking Hero Contest

Progressive Insurance announced its third annual Real Life Trucking Contest to recognize unsung heroes in the transportation industry.

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Products•by Tom Berg•August 25, 2014

Ram Makes New ‘Best-in-Class’ Claims for HD Pickups

Ram Truck has hopped ahead of competitors with new torque and payload ratings for its 2015-model Heavy Duty pickups, and continues the highest mpg claim in light-duty pickups with its V-6 EcoDiesel, according to the division’s top executive.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•August 25, 2014

Minimizer Celebrating 30 Years

Thirty years ago, Lorraine Kruckeberg backed her vehicle over a Rubbermaid trash can, inspiring her husband Dick Kruckeberg to invent heavy-duty poly truck fenders.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•August 22, 2014

FMCSA Names Acting Administrator

As Anne Ferro wraps up her time as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration this week, the agency has named the agency's chief counsel, Scott Darling, to serve as acting administrator until a permanent administrator can be named.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•August 22, 2014

Economic Watch: Construction Starts Index Hits Highest Level of the Year

New construction starts in July climbed 6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $588.8 billion, according to industry date provider McGraw Hill Construction.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•August 22, 2014

Green Fleet Conference Introduces the Heavy Duty Green Symposium

This year’s Green Fleet Conference will include a series of sessions aimed specifically at trucking fleets called the Heavy Duty Green Symposium.

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Equipment•by Staff•August 21, 2014

July Orders Strong For Heavy- And Medium-Duty Trucks

Orders for heavy and medium duty trucks were on the rise for the second month in a row in July, according to ACT Research's latest State of The Industry report.

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Drivers•by Staff•August 21, 2014

Bestpass Adds Border Crossings to Toll Network

Bestpass has added several international bridges to its toll network at the border between New York and Canada.

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Equipment•by Staff•August 21, 2014

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing Value Up More Than 50%

The total value of shipments in the heavy-duty truck manufacturing business have increased the most of three vehicle classes over the past five-years, according to new 2012 Economic Census statistics released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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