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Driversby StaffFebruary 12, 2014

Expected Union "Persuader Rule" Angers Business Interests

Business groups are up in arms over a second Obama administration proposal when it comes to union organizing elections.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffFebruary 12, 2014

C.R. England Replacing Some Trucks with LNG Powered Units

Refrigerated carrier C. R. England has announced it will replace some existing diesel trucks serving the southern California market with LNG powered rigs.

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Driversby StaffFebruary 12, 2014

Trucker Ordered Off the Road by FMCSA Following Fatal Crash

Following a Jan. 27 crash killing an Illinois Tollway worker and seriously injuring an Illinois State Police trooper, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared Illinois-licensed truck driver Renato V. Velasquez to be an imminent hazard to public safety and ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffFebruary 11, 2014

Hot Fuel Cases Reach Cold Conclusion

A case that began in 2006 over claims that diesel and gasoline retailers were cheating customers out of money has apparently come to an end. Plaintiffs' lawyers in "hot fuel” litigation have voluntarily dismissed the remaining cases against defendants in Kansas City, Kan., according to published reports.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 11, 2014

Ram ProMaster Vans Recalled Over Stuck Pedal

Chrysler Group is recalling 2014 model-year Ram Promaster full-size vans so dealers can replace the pedal stop and prevent unintended acceleration, the automaker announced.

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Driversby Oliver PattonFebruary 11, 2014

Safety Advisors Post Wish List for Highway Bill

An advisory panel is encouraging federal regulators to push for several dozen safety reforms in the upcoming highway bill, ranging from changing how drivers are paid to establishing an entirely new approach to hours of service.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 11, 2014

Northstar Services and J&E Transportation Services Announce Merger

Northstar Services and J&E Transportation Services announce the merger of their two companies, effective Jan. 31.

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Driversby StaffFebruary 11, 2014

Virginia's Route 15 Will Get New Traffic Pattern Feb. 21

On Feb. 21 the Virginia Department of Transportation will conduct an overnight traffic switch on the Zion Crossroads diverging diamond interchange project on Route 15 in Louisa County.

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Driversby StaffFebruary 11, 2014

Love’s Travel Stops Completes First Fast-Fill CNG Station in Texas Triangle Expansion

Love’s Fast-Fill compressed natural gas is now available for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles at its travel stop in Willis, Texas, located on Interstate 45, Exit 95, thus opening its first Texas Triangle location.

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Fuel Smartsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 11, 2014

DOE Projects Fuel Prices to Continue to Drop

The U.S. Energy Department projects lower prices for diesel fuel this year and in 2015 compared to the average cost in 2013, according to its just-released Short-Term Energy Outlook.

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