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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 4, 2011

Fleet Sentiment Report: Larger Fleets Ordering Equipment

More fleets are planning purchases of power units and trailers at a larger volume than the same period last year, according to a quarterly fleet survey. The Q4 2011 Fleet Sentiment Report Buying Index shows a 22% improvement over the same quarter 2010. The index currently stands at 89.2. The lower index for Q4 versus Q1-Q3 is primarily a reflection of fewer fleets planning trailer orders in the next three months

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Driversby StaffNovember 4, 2011

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Calls for Passage of Jobs Bill

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called on Congress to pass the transportation portion of the American Jobs Act during a visit to the Bridgeport-Norristown Viaduct outside Philadelphia

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 4, 2011

EPA Announces Final Study Plan to Assess Hydraulic Fracturing

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its final research plan on hydraulic fracturing

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 4, 2011

Love's Travel Stops Opened Nine Truck Tire Care Centers in October

Love's plans to add 50 truck tire care centers to current locations as a part of their 2011 planned capital expenditures of $230 million. All new Love's locations will be built with a Love's Truck Tire Care center onsite

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 4, 2011

Registration for NADA-ATD Convention Up -- Another Sign Industry is Recovering

Early registration for the upcoming National Automobile Dealers Association Convention and Expo in Las Vegas indicates attendance is on pace to exceed 20,000 for the first time in four years

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Driversby StaffNovember 4, 2011

Integer Research Offers Independent North American DEF Price Reference Service

The DEF Tracker draws on Integer's strong position and expertise in DEF, fertilizer and chemicals market analysis and price reporting. DEF Tracker, the first report of its kind, was created in response to increasing trading activity and more frequent contract settlements in the market

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 4, 2011

Navistar Adds Rand McNally IntelliRoute TND GPS Devices to International Trucks

Rand McNally and Navistar have reached an agreement to make Rand McNally's IntelliRoute TND truck GPS units available as an in-dash option in International trucks beginning January 2012

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 4, 2011

Rhode Island Trucking Association Celebrates 80 Years

The Rhode Island Trucking Association will be celebrating its 80th Anniversary on November 15th, 2011 at the RITA Annual Dinner

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 4, 2011

Commercial Vehicle Market Led by Class 3 Vehicle Growth; Diesel Continues to Dominate: Polk

New commercial vehicle registrations (Class 3-8) in the U.S. are set to reach 440,000 units for the 2011 calendar year, an increase of 17.6% over the 2010 calendar year and a 33% uptick from 2009, according to Polk

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 4, 2011

Cummins Reports Strong Q3 Earnings, Predicts Record Year in 2011

Cummins Inc. is reporting strong sales and earnings for the third quarter. Third quarter sales were $4.6 billion, a 36% increase from the same period in 2010. All segments delivered double-digit growth over the prior year, Cummins indicated in it's third-quarter report

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