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Safety & Complianceby StaffOctober 28, 2014

Recalls Issued for More Than 3,000 Volvo Trucks

Two recalls have been issued for Volvo trucks. One involves disc brake problems on VAH, VNL, and VNM model trucks; a smaller recall affects D16 engines in VNL and VNX models.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffOctober 28, 2014

Worthington Buys Controlling Interest in CNG System Company

Worthington Industries, which manufactures pressure tanks for CNG and LNG storage among other things, acquired a majority interest in dHybrid Systems, a designer of CNG fuel systems.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 28, 2014

Economic Watch: Durable Goods Activity Slows, Consumers Upbeat

An advance report shows shipments of durable goods increased just slightly last month while new orders fell for the second straight month.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 28, 2014

Espar Receives Two Supplier Quality Awards

Espar announced it has earned the Daimler Trucks North America 2013 Masters of Quality award and the GM 2014 Supplier Quality Excellence award.

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Fuel Smartsby Steven MartinezOctober 28, 2014

Green Fleet Conference Highlighting Sustainability

The Green Fleet Conference this week in Schaumburg, Ill., will highlight alternative fuels, fuel efficiency and sustainability. There will be in-depth discussions and expert panels, a ride-and-drive of sustainable vehicles and an expo showcasing the latest green equipment and products.

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Driversby Oliver PattonOctober 28, 2014

Sleeper Pilot Program on Track for 2016

It will take another year to launch a pilot program to see if drivers can safely split their sleeper berth rest time. The option is being pushed by carriers and drivers who believe more flexible rules could actually reduce driver fatigue.

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Fuel Smartsby Evan LockridgeOctober 27, 2014

Average Diesel Price Lowest Since February 2011

Fuel prices show few signs of stopping their recent decline, and if expectations about oil prices into next year come to fruition, the ride may continue for a lot longer.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 27, 2014

Celadon Purchases A&S Services Group

Trucking and logistics operator Celadon Group Inc. on Monday announced the purchase of A&S Services Group LLC, a regional for-hire and dedicated truckload carrier.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 27, 2014

Heartland Express Profit Increases 43%

Profit and earnings for truckload carrier Heartland Express shot up in the third quarter of the year compared to the same time in 2013, as loads turned down were the highest since before the Great Recession.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 27, 2014

ABF Increasing Rates More Than 5%

The mainly less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight has announced an increase in general rates and charges effective Nov. 3.

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