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Aftermarketby StaffApril 2, 2013

Denso Sales California is Now Denso Products and Services Americas Inc.

Denso Sales California Inc. announced the completion of its reorganization under a new name – Denso Products and Services Americas Inc. The establishment of its Aftermarket Business Headquarters for the Americas in Long Beach, Calif. was first announced on Oct. 31, 2012.

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Productsby StaffApril 2, 2013

J. J. Keller announces Three Online Interactive Training Programs

J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. has launched three new interactive online training courses – Hazmat Endorsement Practice Test, Cargo Securement: Dry Vans and Hours of Service Canada. These self-paced training courses are available anytime and anywhere there is an internet connection, tailoring the training experience to the user’s availability.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 2, 2013

FMCSA Shuts Down Atlanta-based Southern Transportation Inc.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently shut down Atlanta-based trucking company Southern Transportation Inc. using new authorities given to FMCSA under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).

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Driversby Evan LockridgeApril 2, 2013

Maryland Governor Expected To Sign Fuel Tax Increase Legislation

Legislation passed late last week by Maryland lawmakers that would increase fuel taxes is expected to be signed by Gov. Martin O’Malley. Similar plans have been progressing in other states.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 1, 2013

28 People Charged with Skimming More Than $1.7 Million from Trucking Companies

A 97-count indictment has been filed charging 28 people with violations including conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering for their roles in a scheme that allegedly skimmed more than $1.7 million from trucking companies according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 1, 2013

Labor Department Orders Carrier to Pay Back Wages

Contract Transport has agreed to pay 201 truck drivers a total of $160,073 in back wages and fringe benefits after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found that the trucking company violated provisions of the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeApril 1, 2013

Diesel and Gasoline Prices Move Lower Again, Oil Continues Slow Creep Upward

The average U.S. cost of diesel has fallen below the $4 a gallon mark for the first time since January.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeApril 1, 2013

Phony Letters Being Sent to Motor Carriers

Another round of fraudulent U.S. DOT letters is being distributed, largely by fax, to motor carrier officials in an attempt to obtain banking information from the targeted carriers, warn the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the U.S. Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeApril 1, 2013

Recalls Issued For Daimler, Volvo and Navistar Trucks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced three truck makers -- Daimler Trucks North America, Volvo and Navistar International -- are recalling vehicles, for defects including daytime running lights, a battery disconnect switch and an axle bearing retaining nut lock snap ring.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeApril 1, 2013

Highway Gridlock Grows Worse

A new report says gridlock in the U.S. has staged a dramatic comeback after two years of post-recession lows, but it’s also a sign the economy is bouncing back. Data from the most recent Inrix Gridlock Index shows traffic jumped by almost 10% during February – the largest year-over-year increase recorded in two years, and a healthy sign of rising economic activity across 100 metro areas.

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