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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 27, 2012

ATA Truck Tonnage Increased 0.5% in February

The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.5% in February after falling 4.6% in January. January's decrease was more than the preliminary 4% drop ATA reported Feb. 28

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Driversby StaffMarch 26, 2012

Lane Reduction on I-57 Northbound in Illinois Starts March 29

Interstate 57 northbound from from Mile Marker 93 to Mile Marker 96 in Illinois' Jefferson County will be reduced to one lane starting Thurs. March 29 through Nov. 1

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Driversby StaffMarch 26, 2012

Diesel Sees Slight Increase, Oil Ends Modestly Higher

Average diesel prices went up just a hair this week, according to the Energy Information Administration's weekly fuel update. The half-cent increase took the average price to $4.147 per gallon

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Driversby StaffMarch 26, 2012

FMCSA Urged to Step Up Effort Against Reincarnated Carriers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could step up its effort to catch reincarnated carriers by making better use of the data it has, according to the Government Accountability Office

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Aftermarketby StaffMarch 26, 2012

Paccar's Sobic Talks Trends at MATS Breakfast Briefing

Trucking is looking up, despite challenges such as federal regulation and rising fuel prices, said Dan Sobic, executive vice president at Paccar, during the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association annual Breakfast Briefing at the Mid-America Trucking Show last Friday

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Aftermarketby StaffMarch 26, 2012

Green Truck Association Announces Three Technology Councils

The Green Truck Association, an affiliate division of the National Truck Equipment Association, has formed three technology councils to better represent specific segments within the green truck industry

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Driversby StaffMarch 26, 2012

FMCSA Officials Get Input on EOBRs at Mid-America Trucking Show

LOUISVILLE, KY -- Officials with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration got an earful Friday about a number of issues relating to hours of service, electronic onboard recorders, and how trucking companies use EOBRs and other in-cab technologies to harass drivers

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Aftermarketby StaffMarch 25, 2012

Volvo Hybrid Truck, Mean Green, to Attempt World Speed Record

Mean Green, said to be the world's fastest hybrid truck, will attempt to reach speeds in excess of 165 mph (260 km/h) April 27 at Wendover Airfield in Utah to best its own world speed records

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 23, 2012

Old Dominion Opens Second California Container Drayage Facility

Following a 35% increase in container drayage shipments nationwide during the first quarter of 2012, Old Dominion Freight Line opened its second container drayage facility in California

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Aftermarketby StaffMarch 23, 2012

FleetPride Opens Location in Cincinnati

FleetPride opened a new location in Cincinnati, located at 2514 Commerce Blvd

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