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Driversby StaffAugust 5, 2013

Delays Reportedly Easing at Ports of New York and New Jersey

Delays at the Port of New York and New Jersey that started in June are showing no signs of easing, causing cargo to back up at one of the East Coast’s biggest ports.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 5, 2013

Con-Way Truckload Equipping new Trucks With Safety Technology

Con-way Truckload has announced it is investing in three safety technology systems for all of the 525 new tractors it will take delivery of in 2013.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 5, 2013

Rig Runners Purchased by EZE and Private Investment Firm

EZE Trucking, which provides trucking and logistics for the infrastructure, energy and industrial markets, along with the private equity firm Atlantic Street Capital, have acquired Rig Runners, a heavy haul and over dimensional trucking company.

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Driversby StaffAugust 5, 2013

CARB Publishes Q&A for TRU Generator Sets

The California Air Resources Board has published a series of frequently asked questions and answers for transport refrigeration unit generator sets regarding compliance with the TRU regulation requirements

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkAugust 5, 2013

Freightliner Adds Sleepers, Aero, Long-range Tanks to NG Lineup

As interest in natural gas power broadens, Freightliner is adding options that appeal to fleets wanting greater range and fuel savings technologies. The company plans to increase the operating range of some natural-gas-fueled trucks out to 800 miles.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 2, 2013

July Preliminary Net Orders On Target

As expected, North American Class 8 net orders were lower in July, with the preliminary count coming in at 17,600 units. Compared to the same month last year, Class 8 net orders were 36% stronger.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 2, 2013

Con-way Reports Net Income is Up

Con-way Inc. reported 2013 second-quarter net income of $42.9 million, or 75 cents per diluted share. The results compare to second-quarter 2012 net income of $41.8 million, or 74 cents per diluted share.

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 2, 2013

Progressive Insurance Surpasses 100 Heavy Truck Network Repair Shops

Progressive Insurance customers with heavy trucks now have more than 100 places to get their vehicle repaired if they choose to use Progressive’s network of heavy truck repair shops.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 2, 2013

Kenworth Northwest Opens Full-Service Dealership in Lakewood, Wash.

Kenworth Northwest has opened a new 26,400-square-foot, full-service facility in Lakewood, Wash., that offers easy access to U.S. Interstate 5. Kenworth Northwest’s Lakewood facility features 13 service bays, a truck wash bay, a well-stocked 5,400-square-foot parts warehouse and a driver’s lounge.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 2, 2013

BBB Industries Acquires Assets of Caliper CO., QBR Brake Inc.

BBB Industries and QBR Brake jointly announced that BBB Industries LLC has acquired substantially all of the assets of QBR Brake Inc. of Stockton, Calif. QBR is a remanufacturer and supplier of semi-loaded disc brake calipers and accessories to the automotive aftermarket in North America.

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