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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 24, 2012

Drivers, Carriers Asked to Weigh in on Navigation Systems

The American Transportation Research Institute has launched a new survey that explores the use of navigation systems by commercial drivers. This brief online survey, which seeks both commercial driver and motor carrier input, will capture information on the attitudes of both groups toward navigation systems including perceived benefits and risks.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 24, 2012

FedEx Freight Hosts Safe Driving Event

Local high school students and community members gathered in Harrison, Ark., recently to make a pledge to safe driving

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Drivers•by Staff•October 23, 2012

ICT Holdings Opening Branch Offices

ICT Holdings announced plans to open satellite offices in strategic locations across the country, with the first one opening in Fayetteville, Ark.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 23, 2012

Class 8 Demand Continued to Soften in September

Class 8 new and net orders continued to soften in September, as the perceived threat of bad economic news impacts potential truck buyers, according to ACT Research Co.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 23, 2012

Peterbilt Names Parts and Service Dealer of the Year

Peterbilt named Allstate Peterbilt of Fargo as its 2011 North American Parts and Service Dealer of the Year

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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 23, 2012

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.4% in September

The American Trucking Associations' For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.4% in September after falling 0.9% in August

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Drivers•by Staff•October 23, 2012

New Jersey Legislation Targets Independent Contractors

The New Jersey Assembly is going after trucking companies it says are improperly listing truck drivers as independent contractors, with a bill that the New Jersey Motor Truck Association warned would cause many trucking companies and owner-operators to leave the state -- along with many of their customers

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 23, 2012

Rush Reports Lower Net Income, Continues Expansion

Mega-dealer Rush Enterprises reported net income for the third quarter that was down compared to a year ago, with lower Class 8 sales, higher medium-duty sales, and strong parts and service operations. The company also announced continued geographic growth

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Drivers•by Staff•October 23, 2012

Diesel, Gasoline, Oil Prices All Retreat

A gallon of diesel fuel slipped somewhat from last week, dropping 3.4 cents to $4.116 per gallon, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The national average price is 29.1 cents higher than at this time last year, or 7.6% higher,

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Drivers•by Staff•October 22, 2012

Study Says Diesel Worse than Gasoline for Smog Component

A new study says diesel exhaust contributes 15 times more of a smog-causing chemical than gasoline engines, per liter of fuel burned. The University of California-Berkely study looked at secondary organic aerosol (SOA), a major component of smog

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