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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 23, 2012

Hino Trucks Sets U.S. Launch Plan for New Class 5 Cabover

Hino Trucks' new Class 5 195 and 195h COE trucks will be arriving at qualified Hino dealerships across the country this fall. Available with a Diesel (195) or Diesel-Electric Hybrid (195h) powertrain, the 19,500 -pound GVW trucks feature 210 horsepower and 440 pounds-feet of torque from Hino's 5-liter J05E Series engine

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Drivers•by Staff•July 20, 2012

Government Investigating NE Toll Agencies

The federal Government Accountability Office is looking into recent toll increases imposed by bi-state agencies on bridges in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, according to published reports

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Drivers•by Staff•July 20, 2012

Small Carriers, Brokers Launch Legal Challenge to CSA

A group of small carriers and brokers asked a federal appeals court to review a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration explanation of its CSA safety enforcement program

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Drivers•by Staff•July 20, 2012

Pilot Flying J to Acquire Maxum Petroleum

Pilot Flying J will acquire a controlling interest in Maxum Petroleum for cash and Pilot Flying J's contribution of Western Petroleum into Maxum. Current investors, including Maxum management, Metalmark Capital and Waud Capital Partners will re-invest in the new venture.

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Drivers•by Staff•July 20, 2012

Clean Emission, Oasis Offer Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel in Detroit

Detroit-based biodiesel company Clean Emission Fluids Inc. will open fueling stations at the Oasis Trucking Centers in southwest Detroit in the next two weeks, reports Crain's Detroit Business

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Drivers•by Staff•July 20, 2012

'Carmageddon II' I-405 Freeway Closure Scheduled for September

The second 10-mile closure of both directions of the Los Angeles I-405 over the Sepulveda Pass, popularly known as "Carmageddon II," has been scheduled for Sept. 29-30, when contractors will demolish the remaining side of the Mulholland Bridge

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Fleet Management•by Staff•July 20, 2012

Class 8 Orders Weak in June; Classes 5-7 Consistent

In the Class 8 market, weak orders persisted through June, while activity in the Classes 5-7 markets remained generally unchanged, according to the State of the Industry report released by ACT Research Co. The report covers Class 5 through 8 vehicles for the North American market

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Aftermarket•by Staff•July 20, 2012

New Life Transport Parts Center Announces Promotion

New Life Transport Parts promoted George Barrett to vice president of operations from his previous position as director of distribution

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Fleet Management•by Staff•July 19, 2012

Obama Administration Announces Five Major Port Projects to Be Expedited

As part of its "We Can't Wait" initiative, the Obama Administration announced that seven nationally and regionally significant infrastructure projects will be expedited to help modernize and expand five major U.S. ports

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Drivers•by Staff•July 19, 2012

FMCSA Plans Changes in Pre-Employment Screening Data

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is planning to make some changes in its handling of data in the Pre-Employment Screening Program

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