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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 17, 2016

DOE Commits $137M to Advance Fuel-Efficient Tech

The Energy Department is announcing up to $137 million in investments for two programs designed to develop next-generation fuel-efficiency technologies in commercial and passenger vehicles, including more funding for SuperTruck II.

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Driversby StaffAugust 17, 2016

National Truck Driving Championships Won by Walmart Driver

American Trucking Associations named Charles White, a driver for Walmart Transportation based out of Nineveh, Ind., as the Bendix Grand Champion of the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 17, 2016

Summit Truck Group Technicians Compete in Skills Contest

Summit Holdings recently held its 4th annual Summit Truck Group Technician Rodeo, pitting the company’s top technicians against each other in a skills competition.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeAugust 17, 2016

Less Freight, More Trucks Push Spot Truckload Rates Lower

A decline in the amount of freight on the spot truckload market coupled with an increase in the number of trucks needing cargo pushed rates down across the board, according to new weekly figures from DAT Solutions that are based on its network of load boards.

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Productsby StaffAugust 16, 2016

Kenworth Phasing Out Venerable T660

Kenworth customers are getting a “last call” opportunity to order from the final production allotment of 500 T660s.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsAugust 16, 2016

Final Greenhouse Gas Phase 2 Regs Unveiled

The federal government released highly anticipated "Phase 2" greenhouse gas/fuel economy rules for medium and heavy-duty vehicles Tuesday, which in some ways go further than the original proposal unveiled last year.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 16, 2016

TravelCenters of America Opens Alabama Service Center

TravelCenters of America has opened a TA Truck Service Facility in Lincoln, Ala., offering four truck service bays.

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 16, 2016

HDA Truck Pride Adds RTS Rig Parts and More

The Lubbock, Texas-based RTS Rig Parts and More has joined the HDA Truck Pride network of independent parts and service providers.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 16, 2016

Orange EV Launches Class 8 Electric Truck

Orange EV, a manufacturer of electrification solutions for industrial fleets, is now accepting orders for its all-new T-Series pure-electric terminal truck.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeAugust 16, 2016

Economic Watch: Manufacturing Pushes Industrial Production Higher Amid Other Reports

The output from the nation's factories, mines and utilities increased in July, the largest gain since November 2014, and there also are improvements in housing and e-commerce. But there is disagreement over what the latest inflation numbers mean for interest rates.

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