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Equipmentby StaffAugust 5, 2014

Class 8 Orders Hit Second-Best July Ever

Near-record-setting Class 8 truck orders of nearly 30,000 in July mean the industry is on track to potentially reach 325,000 Class 8 trucks this year, according to preliminary figures from two industry research groups.

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Fuel Smartsby Tom BergAugust 5, 2014

Chinese Gliders Are Platforms for New American Class 7-8 Trucks

Alkane Truck Co. will install domestic propane and natural gas engines and fuel systems, and automatic or automated manual transmissions in Daimler Foton chassis for sale in the U.S.

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Equipmentby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Mack Trucks Appoints New Regional Vice President

Mack Trucks named Martin Kleker regional vice president for the U.S. Central Region.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Intermodal Shipments Post Solid Second Quarter Gains

International containers increased 9.6%, trailers improved by 4.3%, and domestic containers grew 7.6% quarter-over-quarter, all indications that the intermodal industry is recovering from a harsh winter and a contracted economy.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Diesel Prices Keep Moving Lower as Oil Declines

The average cost of diesel has declined another half-cent from last week to $3.853 per gallon, its lowest price since late last November.

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Driversby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Schneider Hiring 150 Drivers in Dallas Area

It said the need is due to growing needs across the company’s driving divisions, including: van truckload, dedicated, intermodal, tanker and regional operations.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Section of I-35W in Minneapolis Closing This Weekend

Southbound I-35W from Highway 55 to 46th Street will close Friday, Aug. 8 at midnight through 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Used Truck Values Continuing Slide

Values for heavy-duty truck are falling at a slower rate while those for medium-duty models are remaining fairly consistent, according to new figures from vehicle industry data provider Black Book.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Tunnel Opens For Trucks at PortMiami

After four years of construction, including a delay from this past May, the PortMiami Tunnel has opened, giving trucks easier access to nearby highways.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Pilot Flying J Lawsuits Ordered to Mediation

A federal judge has ordered mediation for a half-dozen lawsuits by trucking companies remaining against the truckstop chain Pilot Flying J.

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