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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 7, 2011

Sutley Outlines Role, Challenges for Clean Diesel in Clean Energy Economy

Clean diesel will play an important role in America's new clean energy economy says Nancy Sutley, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, said during her keynote dinner address at the annual meeting of the Diesel Technology Forum

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Fleet Management•by Staff•November 7, 2011

Cass October Freight Index Shows Volumes Down, Expenditures Up

The October Cass Freight Index report shows shipment volumes increased by 2% over last October, but decreased by 10% compared to September. Even with the decrease in volume, Cass says rates paid by shippers were up significantly in the same period.

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Equipment•by Staff•November 7, 2011

Study: Niagara Frontier Border Crossings Lack Staff, Technology

A soon-to-be-released bi-national study calls for increased use of new technology to speed border crossings and inspections, along with improved trusted traveler programs at Buffalo-Niagara border crossings

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 7, 2011

Shorepower Technologies to Host Truck Stop Electrification Webinar

With continued growth in the availability and use of shore power, drivers, vehicle owners and fleet operators need to know how they can take advantage of truck-stop electrification and anti-idling technology

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Fleet Management•by Staff•November 4, 2011

Fleet Sentiment Report: Larger Fleets Ordering Equipment

More fleets are planning purchases of power units and trailers at a larger volume than the same period last year, according to a quarterly fleet survey. The Q4 2011 Fleet Sentiment Report Buying Index shows a 22% improvement over the same quarter 2010. The index currently stands at 89.2. The lower index for Q4 versus Q1-Q3 is primarily a reflection of fewer fleets planning trailer orders in the next three months

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Drivers•by Staff•November 4, 2011

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Calls for Passage of Jobs Bill

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called on Congress to pass the transportation portion of the American Jobs Act during a visit to the Bridgeport-Norristown Viaduct outside Philadelphia

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 4, 2011

EPA Announces Final Study Plan to Assess Hydraulic Fracturing

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its final research plan on hydraulic fracturing

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 4, 2011

Love's Travel Stops Opened Nine Truck Tire Care Centers in October

Love's plans to add 50 truck tire care centers to current locations as a part of their 2011 planned capital expenditures of $230 million. All new Love's locations will be built with a Love's Truck Tire Care center onsite

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 4, 2011

Registration for NADA-ATD Convention Up -- Another Sign Industry is Recovering

Early registration for the upcoming National Automobile Dealers Association Convention and Expo in Las Vegas indicates attendance is on pace to exceed 20,000 for the first time in four years

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Drivers•by Staff•November 4, 2011

Integer Research Offers Independent North American DEF Price Reference Service

The DEF Tracker draws on Integer's strong position and expertise in DEF, fertilizer and chemicals market analysis and price reporting. DEF Tracker, the first report of its kind, was created in response to increasing trading activity and more frequent contract settlements in the market

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