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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Elliptical Mobile Solutions Announces Spin-Off of Zero Shock Seating

Elliptical Mobile Solutions announced that its investors and board of directors have approved to spin-off a new company, Zero Shock Seating.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 8, 2013

For the Second Time, Jon “AZ” Atzenhofer is Named a TCA Highway Angel

Jon “AZ” Atzenhofer, a resident of Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association. This is the second time this professional truck driver has earned his Angel wings.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Mitchell 1 Develops Online Test Site for Technician Skills Competitions

Mitchell 1 has developed an online test to be utilized during SuperTech skills competitions which are being administered by more and more state trucking associations. The new online test was initially created in support of Oregon’s 2013 SuperTech competition this month, and expands Mitchell 1's ability to support additional skills competitions being administered by other state trucking associations.

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Driversby StaffJuly 8, 2013

FMCSA Grants 30-Minute Break Waiver to Livestock Haulers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Thursday is expected to publish its granting of a limited 90-day waiver from the 30-minute rest break provision of the federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations for the transportation of livestock.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Orin Black, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck’s VP, Dealer Operations Set to Retire

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. has announced that Orin Black, the company’s long-time vice president, Dealer Operations and chief administrative officer, is retiring, effective July 1.

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Aftermarketby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Eaton Debuts New Authorized Rebuilder Program

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has launched a new Eaton Authorized Rebuilder program that will give three large independent aftermarket providers an opportunity to rebuild and sell a differentiated choice for Eaton’s popular lineup of heavy-duty transmissions.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeJuly 8, 2013

Diesel Posts First Weekly Gain Since May as Oil is Over $100 Per Barrel

The national average price of diesel has posted its first increase for the first time in several weeks, following a big spike in the price of oil. This is the first increase since the week of May 20 and puts the price of diesel 14.5 cents a gallon higher than the same week a year ago.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 8, 2013

PeopleNet Partners with Drivewyze

PeopleNet announced a new partnership with Drivewyze for improving driver efficiency, regulatory compliance and safety.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeJuly 8, 2013

Spot Market Freight Levels and Rates Bounce Back in June from May

While June was a better month than May for spot market freight, it still was nowhere as good compared to the same time a year ago. However, things are expected to improve, at least month-to-month.

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Driversby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Watch for Lower Weight Limits on Some Pennsylvania Bridges

After the Pennsylvania state legislature failed to approve a plan to raise new money for bridge and road repairs, the state Department of Transportation says it will put lower weight limits on some of the state's bridges to try to extend their useful life.

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