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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 6, 2011

China's Commercial Vehicle Market Shows Mixed Results in Q2

Performance was mixed in China's commercial vehicle market during Q2'11. Sales of medium-duty trucks was strong, while the heavy-duty sector languished

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Driversby StaffOctober 6, 2011

FMCSA to Study Individual Driver Differences, Performance Capabilities, Risk Factors

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration intends to investigate the differences among characteristics of individual commercial drivers that may or may not factor into crash propensity

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Driversby StaffOctober 6, 2011

Boehner, Cantor Call on DOT to Halt HOS Rewrite

The top Republican leaders of the House have joined the chorus calling on the Department of Transportation to withdraw the pending hours of service rewrite and stick with the current rule

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Driversby StaffOctober 5, 2011

Tank Carriers Seek Relief from Pending Rules

Tank carriers are asking the Department of Transportation to drop a pair of rules-in-progress on grounds that they are unnecessary and ineffective. John Conley, president of the National Tank Truck Carriers, the industry's national association, asked Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to consider withdrawing two proposals that fit President Obama's description as putting "an unnecessary burden on businesses."

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Aftermarketby StaffOctober 5, 2011

Electronics & Mechatronics Clinic Set for BIG R Show

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association's Electronics & Mechatronics Division International BIG R Show Clinic is scheduled for Monday, October 31st from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel

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Aftermarketby StaffOctober 5, 2011

EFS and TCH Create Joint Venture; Plan to Merge Businesses

First Data Corp. and Transportation Clearing House have announced plans to create a joint venture company. Both companies provide unique services that, when combined, will be a leading payment card provider to the transportation industry, according to the announcement

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Driversby StaffOctober 5, 2011

Shipper Group Launches Video Campaign for Heavier Trucks

The Coalition for Transportation Productivity has launched a digital video campaign to rally support for federal truck weight reform legislation known as the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA), S. 747, H.R. 763

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Aftermarketby StaffOctober 5, 2011

Love's Donates $1.1 Million to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Love's Travel Stops raised a record $1.1 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals across the country during its annual five-week fundraising campaign. More than 270 Love's locations sold paper donation hearts in the amounts of $1, $5, and $20

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Aftermarketby StaffOctober 5, 2011

New Pilot Flying J Opens in Missouri

Pilot Flying J has opened a newly acquired travel center located at Highway 13 South and U.S. 54 in Collins, Mo. It is currently being remodeled to include full amenities for professional drivers and the motoring public

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 5, 2011

Carriers Backing Away from New Truck Buying Plans

The recent Third Quarter 2011 Transport Capital Partners (TCP) Business Expectations Survey found that only 5% of carriers are planning to add 16% or more capacity in the next year, down from 29% that had such plans six months ago

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