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Driversby StaffNovember 5, 2012

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Acquires Central Cal Transportation

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced that it has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Central Cal Transportatio

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Driversby StaffNovember 5, 2012

Superstorm Sandy Affects Fuel Availability in Region

Fuel and oil terminals and refineries are slowly returning to operation following last week's "superstorm" Sandy, as the government takes steps to try to get oil and fuel to the stricken region. A shortage of fuel, especially gasoline for vehicles and generators, has led to long lines and short tempers across much of the Northeast. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that it is likely to continue for at least several more days

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 5, 2012

Class 8 Orders Look Stronger for October

Preliminary data shows October Class 8 truck orders around 23,000 units - the highest since January. FTR Associates, Nashville, Ind., puts the number at at 22,760, 50% higher than the previous month and much improved over third quarter averages, while ACT Research, Columbus, Inc., projects orders will approach 23,200 units for Class 8 trucks and 18,500 for medium duty Class 5-7 vehicles

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Driversby StaffNovember 4, 2012

FedEx Freight Testing LNG Tractors in Dallas

FedEx Freight has begun beta testing two new tractors powered by Cummins Westport ISX 12 G liquefied natural gas-only engines.

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 4, 2012

CVSN Installs Scheer as Director

At the recent CVSN Aftermarket Distribution Summit held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network installed Dave Scheer, president/CEO of Inland Truck Parts and chairman of HDDA, as a new director

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Driversby StaffNovember 4, 2012

I-69 Extension to Open Nov. 19

On Nov. 19, the first three sections of newly constructed I-69 will officially open in Indiana

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Safety & Complianceby StaffNovember 4, 2012

Trucker Honored for Helping Motorist with Medical Emergency

The Truckload Carriers Association named its latest Highway Angel: Pavel Kolacek of Thunder LLC, High Ridge, Mo. Kolacek, who is leased to Artur Express of St. Louis, Mo., is being recognized for helping a motorist who had a medical emergency

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 1, 2012

Boyd Bros. Transportation Founder Dies

Dempsey Boyd, founder of Boyd Bros. Transportation, Clayton, Ala., died Monday after an extended illness. He was 85

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Driversby StaffNovember 1, 2012

$12 million DOT Emergency Relief Funds Released for Hurricane Sandy Damage

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced he is making $12 million in quick release emergency relief funds immediately available to New Jersey and Connecticut to help begin repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, while assessments continue throughout the Northeast to determine the full extent of the damage.

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 1, 2012

Professional Truck Driver Finds Toddler Wandering in Road at 4 a.m.

The Truckload Carriers Association announced that Rodney L. Smith of Plant City, Fla., has been named its latest Highway Angel. Smith, who drives for FFE Transportation Services Inc., of Lancaster, Texas, is being recognized for helping a toddler in trouble

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