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Equipmentby Sven-Erik LindstrandSeptember 11, 2013

Volvo FH Gets Truck of the Year Award in Europe

At the Comtrans Truck Show in Moscow, Russia, this week, the Volvo FH was awarded the Truck of the Year award by European trucking journalists.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 11, 2013

Truck Makers to Give Update on Green Vehicles at Green Fleet Conference

A panel of heavy-duty truck maker representatives will discuss what they're doing to meet greenhouse gas/fuel economy regulations for 2014 and beyond, the current and future status of alternative fuels, hybrid/electric and more at the Green Fleet Conference Oct. 2 in Phoenix.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeSeptember 11, 2013

Outlook Calls for Slightly Lower Diesel Prices, Gasoline to Drop More

A new government forecast is calling for diesel prices to average just below the same level this year as it was in 2012 and ease a little further next year.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeSeptember 11, 2013

New Rules for Trip Permits in Oregon

The Oregon Department of Transportation recently began limiting the number of temporary passes/trip permits a motor carrier can purchase in a 12-month period – a move that one association representative calls “a money grab” that will affect small-business motor carriers located outside the state.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeSeptember 11, 2013

Spot Rates Rise as Freight Level Drops

Rates on the spot market have increased over the past week as the level of freight has declined, according to DAT.

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Safety & Complianceby Oliver PattonSeptember 10, 2013

Safety Advisory Committee Airs Driver Medical Issues

Deputy Transportation Secretary John Porcari visited a safety advisory panel meeting Tuesday and trucking leaders there took the opportunity to raise some industry concerns.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 10, 2013

SAF-Holland Aquires Portion of CV Suspensions System Supplier in China

SAF-Holland has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement for it to acquire 80% equity of Corpco Beijing Technology and Development Co. In a first step a joint venture will be formed with a pull option regarding the remaining 20% of shares.

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Driversby StaffSeptember 10, 2013

Brake Safety Week Is On: Here are Some Tips

Today's Trucking---30,000 brakes will be inspected on trucks across North America this week, and not all will pass. The annual Brake Safety Week held by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will see inspectors taking a closer look at brake systems on your trucks.

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Driversby StaffSeptember 10, 2013

Construction to Cause Major Delays in East St. Louis

An area of East St. Louis is likely to see major delays for drivers this week on I-64 and I-55/70 due to the level of road construction, according to the Mid-West Truckers Association.

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Driversby StaffSeptember 10, 2013

Anthony Spero Awarded July Trucker Buddy of the Month

ABF Freight Systems driver and America’s Road Team Captain Anthony Spero has been named July Trucker Buddy of the Month following his nomination by Sara Dixon and Emily Schimelman, teachers at Hamden Hal County Day School, in Hamden, Conn.

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