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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 27, 2008

California Continues Crackdown On Companies Misclassifying Truckers

California's attorney general is suing three trucking companies operating at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, alleging these companies deny their workers benefits by misclassifying them as independent contractors

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Drivers•by Staff•October 27, 2008

"Right to Repair" Passes New Jersey Assembly

The New Jersey Assembly Monday passed the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, an issue that many independent heavy duty repair shops and distributors are watching closely

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Drivers•by Staff•October 27, 2008

Fuel, Oil Prices Continue Falling

Diesel and crude oil prices continue to plummet from their summer record highs. The national average price of a gallon of diesel as of Oct. 27 was $3.288, down 19.4 cents from the previous wee

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 27, 2008

UPS First in Industry to Purchase Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles

As part of a public-private partnership to increase the commercial availability and use of alternative fuel vehicles, UPS Monday announced its first purchases of hydraulic hybrid vehicles

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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 27, 2008

Intermodal Firm Maximizes Benefits of New Alabama Container Port

The new OHC Intermodal facility maximizes the benefits of the new container port in Mobile, Ala

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Fleet Management•by Staff•October 27, 2008

FTR Associates Lowers Forecast in Light of Weaker Economic and Freight Demand

The Oct. 24 issue of FTR Associates' North American Commercial Truck and Trailer Outlook report reflects a significant reduction in 2009 vehicle equipment forecasts

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 27, 2008

Bendix to Buy SmarTire

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC announced it plans to acquire the business and related assets of SmarTire Systems Inc

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 27, 2008

California Unveils Latest Versions of Truck Pollution Regulations

The California Air Resources Board Friday unveiled its latest draft version of two regulations designed to reduce heavy truck pollution, one that would require diesel exhaust filter retrofits and the other that would require the use of EPA SmartWay-approved equipment

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Drivers•by Staff•October 23, 2008

Feds Give S.C. Go-Ahead On I-73

South Carolina can move forward with plans to build the northern leg of I-73 now that federal officials have approved the environmental review for the project

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Aftermarket•by Staff•October 23, 2008

NPTC Offers Private Fleet Management Institute

The National Private Truck Council will hold its annual Private Fleet Management Institute Jan. 17-21, 2009 in Jacksonville, Fla.

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