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Equipmentby StaffMay 28, 2014

CNG Vehicles Affected by Fuel Tank Pressure Relief Valve Recall

Certain pressure relief valves for use on compressed natural gas fuel tanks are being recalled by Circor, which does business as Circle Seal Controls. The affected valves have O-rings that could fail after being exposed to cold temperatures, allowing natural gas to leak from the fuel tank.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 28, 2014

Spot Freight Rates at Highest Levels in Last Four Weeks

A hike in the average rate for refrigerated cargo leads increases in all three categories for spot freight, according to new figures released by the freight matching service provider DAT.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 28, 2014

Commercial Vehicle Registrations Jump 8.3%

New commercial vehicle registrations for Class 3 through Class 8 vehicles for the first quarter of the 2014 amounted 143,245, an increase of 8.3% over the first quarter of 2013, according to new figures released by R.L. Polk.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 28, 2014

N.Y. Man Sentenced in $1.7 Million Trucking Skimming Scheme

A New York man was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday and ordered to pay more than $1.5 million in restitution for his role in a conspiracy that skimmed more than $1.7 million from trucking companies.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 28, 2014

BestPass Expands Management Team

BestPass, providers of bulk purchasing and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, had made two additions to its management team.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 28, 2014

Maine Speed Limits Moving Higher, Minnesota Studying Higher Limits

Speed limits along some Interstate routes in Maine as well as one non-Interstate route are increasing, some immediately. The move by the state transportation department follows a study of crash numbers and speeds it claims most people are already driving.

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Aftermarketby StaffMay 28, 2014

Bergstrom Names Joe Kirby General Manager of Aftermarket Sales

As a result of continued growth, Bergstrom, a designer and and supplier of climate systems to the commercial vehicle industry, has promoted Joe Kirby to general manager of aftermarket sales.

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Driversby StaffMay 28, 2014

Con-way Truckload Purchases 550 New Trucks, Most Automated

Con-way Truckload has purchased 550 new Kenworth, Volvo, Freightliner and Navistar tractors, most of which will be equipped with automated transmissions and all with 6x4 axles.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 28, 2014

Marathon’s Speedway Purchasing Hess for Nearly $2.9 Billion

Hess is the largest operator of convenience stores along the East Coast and the fifth largest in the U.S. by number of company-operated sites with 1,256 stores located in 16 states. Speedway is the nation's fourth-largest convenience store chain by number of company-owned and operated sites, with approximately 1,480 stores located in nine states.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 28, 2014

Connecticut Diesel Tax to Edge Downward

After moving more than 12 cents higher per gallon over the past three years, Connecticut’s diesel tax is set to drop slightly on July 1.

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