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Fuel Smartsby StaffJuly 13, 2017

Biodiesel Blooms From Algae in Chile

Scientists at the Catholic University in Santiago, Chile contend that if biodiesel made from microalgae is used to power trucks and buses, it could cut GHG emissions by as much as 80%, according to a Reuters report.

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsJuly 13, 2017

Volvo Issues Upbeat Truck Forecast Heading into Fall

Citing positive North American market trends, Volvo is predicting a Class 8 market of approximately 215,000 units by year's end.

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Driversby StaffJuly 13, 2017

Navistar OnCommand Telematics Now Available for Purchase

Navistar has made its integrated OnCommand Connection Telematics solution available for purchase. It includes OnCommand Connection Telematics, Advanced Remote Diagnostics, and Electronic Driver Log.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 13, 2017

Sygic Truck Navigation App Reaches 1M Installs

More than 1 million users have downloaded the Sygic Truck Navigation app on Android to use the navigation platform that's designed for trucks.

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Productsby StaffJuly 13, 2017

Beverage Distributor's Event Recorders Reducing Dents and Dings

Bellevue, Wash.-based Odom Corp. has added a video telematics system to its fleet of 354 beverage delivery trucks to nudge its drivers toward safer driving habits and improve its branding.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 12, 2017

ATRI Updates Online Guide to Sustainable Freight Practices

The American Transportation Research Institute has updated the compendium of sustainable freight practices on its website.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 12, 2017

Mack Names Winners of Mack Masters Competition

A team from truck dealer CIT Trucks in Rockford, Illinois, have proven themselves tops when it comes to their knowledge of Mack’s service systems and procedures, winning the biennial Mack Masters Competition.

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Driversby StaffJuly 12, 2017

SRT Ups Driver Pay, Paid Vacation Time

Southern Refrigerated Transport announced a new compensation package for its drivers that includes new pay increases and increased paid vacation time.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJuly 12, 2017

For-Hire Freight Rebounds, Hits New Record High

The level of freight moved by the nation’s for-hire transporters rebounded in May following a two-month decline, according to the U.S. Transportation Department.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJuly 12, 2017

Spot Truckload Rates Jump as Freight Activity Eases

Spot truckload freight rates surged for the week ending July 8 as the number of posted loads decreased 34% and truck posts slipped 19%, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards.

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