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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 25, 2011

Utilimaster, Isuzu Begin Production of Lightweight, Aerodynamic Reach Walk-In Van

Production has begun on the Reach lightweight, aerodynamic walk-in van, said the two companies involved. Utilimaster Corp. is assembling the vehicle and Isuzu Commercial Truck of America provides the chassis.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 25, 2011

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Up 1.6% in September

American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.6% in September after falling a revised 0.5% in August 2011, the group's economists announced

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 25, 2011

Cummins' Strong Sales, Earnings, Head for 'Best Year Ever'

Cummins reported strong third quarter sales growth and earnings, and is headed for "its best year ever," said Tim Solso, chairman and CEO. Sales were $4.6 billion, up 36% from the same period last year

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 25, 2011

Paccar Reports Record Quarterly Revenue, Doubles Net Income

Paccar reported the highest quarterly revenues in its history and doubled its net income in the third quarter of 2011.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 25, 2011

Auctions Lead Used Truck Sales Recovery in September

Auction action and healthy wholesale activity pushed sales volumes of used Class 3-8 commercial trucks in September after an extended summer slump, reported ACT Research. Retail markets fell, however

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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 25, 2011

TCP Survey: 'Trend of Caution" Among Smaller Carriers

Given all the uncertainly regarding the economy, volumes, rates, drivers, and regulation, more carriers, especially small ones, are thinking about leaving the industry or liquidating in the next six months, according to Transport Capital Partners' Third Quarter Business Expectations Survey

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Drivers•by Staff•October 25, 2011

Diesel up 2.4 Cents to $3.825; Oil Gains 4.4%

Diesel and crude oil made gains over the past week while gasoline prices dipped slightly, according to the Department of Energy's weekly on-highway retail price survey

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 25, 2011

TEC Equipment, Inc. Moves Las Vegas Dealership

TEC Equipment, Inc. has acquired real estate, renovated and moved it's TEC Las Vegas heavy-duty truck dealership from it's previous leased facility

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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 25, 2011

Commercial Trailer Net Orders Improved in September

Trailer order activity posted solid improvement in September after lackluster performance in previous months. Net orders were up almost 31% month-over month and 22% year-over-year

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 25, 2011

ATA Leaders Express Concern with LaHood's Hours-of-Service Letter

American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves and Chairman Dan England questioned Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's contention in a letter to Congress that the administration is drafting a new hours-of-service proposal based on the "most comprehensive and up-to-date data and analysis."

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