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Driversby StaffMay 31, 2013

Pilot Flying J on Track to Get DEF at the Pump at Nearly All Locations

Pilot Flying J says it is on track to offer diesel exhaust fluid at the pump at nearly every diesel lane at the company’s travel centers and travel plazas across the U.S. by October. Currently it's offered in 3,407 lanes across 404 store locations.

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Driversby StaffMay 31, 2013

New Jersey Passes Misclassification Bill; Gov. Christie Could Veto

Opponents of an "employee misclassification bill" passed Thursday by the New Jersey state Senate say they will continue to work to make sure the measure does not actually become law. The legislation creates a presumption that a work arrangement in the drayage trucking or parcel delivery trucking industries is an employer-employee relationship.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 31, 2013

Consumer Spending Retreats but Consumers are Very Upbeat

Consumers pulled back on their spending in April -- dropping 0.2% from a downwardly revised 0.1% increase in March -- but still have good confidence in the American economy, according to separate reports.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 31, 2013

Diamond International Dealership Open in Springfield, Mo.

Diamond International of Springfield, a local International Truck dealership, has opened its new location at 2635 E. Diamond Street in Springfield, Mo. A formal grand opening featuring Nascar driver Jamie McMurray will be held on July 9.

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Aftermarketby StaffMay 31, 2013

Haldex Names Reman Sales Manager

Haldex has named Tim Shaw national sales manager for reman components as well as two new directors of trailer sales.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 31, 2013

Daimler Trucks' Global Development Head Weiberg Retiring, to be Replaced by Ennerst

Georg Weiberg, who has had a big impact on Daimler Trucks' development unit over the past seven years, including rolling out the latest engine platforms, is retiring from Daimler. Effective August 1, 2013, Sven Ennerst will take on global responsibility for the development department at Daimler Trucks as his replacement.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 30, 2013

Wabash Makes Senior Management Changes

Wabash National announced a number of senior management changes made to support the company's recently expanded business structure.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 30, 2013

Former Ford Executive and Navistar Board Member Takes Navistar Global Quality VP Job

Navistar International Corporation has appointed Bill Osborne as senior vice president of global quality. The 52 year-old most recently served as senior vice president of Navistar's specialty business, including Navistar RV before coming to Navistar in April 2011.

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Driversby Oliver PattonMay 30, 2013

A Long History Shapes the Size and Weight Study

The Federal Highway Administration should have a pretty good idea of what to expect as it proceeds with its comprehensive study of truck sizes and weights. The study, which Congress will use to decide on possible changes in current standards, is the latest in a long line of similar research.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeMay 30, 2013

RICO Claim and Big Guns Highlight Latest in Pilot Flying J Saga

Litigation against the truckstop chain Pilot Flying J continues to mount, while company officials have hired some big guns amid expectations the probe may soon widen. Trucking company Shoreline Transportation, based in Alabama, has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Alabama under the Racketeering and Corrupt Organizations Act, according to published reports.

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