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Drivers•by Staff•July 1, 2012

Congress Passes Highway Bill; House Bill Would Block EOBR Mandate

The House and Senate passed the highway reauthorization bill Friday afternoon. The bill easily cleared both chambers: The House vote was 373-52, and the Senate vote was 74-19. It now goes to President Obama, who is expected to sign it

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•July 1, 2012

DOT Shuts Down Tennessee Trucking Company

The U.S. DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week shut down a Tennessee-based trucking company, Three Angels Farms, after an extensive review found multiple federal violations in hours-of-service compliance, driver qualification requirements, drug and alcohol testing and vehicle maintenance

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Drivers•by Staff•June 29, 2012

Congress Passes Highway Bill

The House and Senate passed the highway reauthorization bill this afternoon. The bill easily cleared both chambers: The House vote was 373-52, and the Senate vote was 74-19. It now goes to President Obama, who is expected to sign it

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Equipment•by Staff•June 29, 2012

Jacobs Partners with Indian Manufacturer

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, has signed its first development agreement with one of India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers

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Drivers•by Staff•June 29, 2012

DEF Pump Price Up 15 Cents Since February

The average U.S. DEF pump price increased by 7 cents, to $2.88 per gallon, in June. The price has risen by 15 cents to $2.88 per gallon between February and June, 2012, in response to raw material costs.

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Drivers•by Staff•June 29, 2012

Roadrunner Announces 6.9% Rate Increase

Roadrunner Transportation Systems announced it will implement a 6.9% rate increase, effective July 16. This follows announcements by several other LTL carriers about similar rate increases

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 29, 2012

Eaton and Dana Marketing Partnership Ends

Eaton and Dana will support their product lines independently beginning July 1, 2012

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 29, 2012

CARB Approves Rebate Funding for Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

The California Air Resources Board has approved $27 million for its Air Quality Improvement Program, a statewide effort to provide incentives for the purchase of advanced-technology passenger cars and heavy-duty trucks.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 29, 2012

Talbert Names New Director of Business Development

Talbert Manufacturing appointed industry veteran Gerald (Jerry) Rothwell as director of business development. This position is designed to create and expand markets for the Talbert trailer lines throughout North America

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Aftermarket•by Staff•June 29, 2012

Fras-Le Announces New VP and General Manager

Fras-le has appointed Rodrigo Meirelles as vice president and general manager for its North American and European operations. Meirelles will oversee the growth of Fras-le's business in both markets, effective immediately.

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