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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 21, 2017

Triangle Tire USA Names Phillips New VP of Sales

Rick Phillips, a commercial tire industry veteran executive, has joined Triangle Tire as vice president of sales, effective April 1.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMarch 21, 2017

Truckload Linehaul Rates Slip Again, Intermodal Rates Better Than Year Ago

A measure of truckload linehaul rates fell again in February, but it is expected to improve, according to newly issued figures, while a gauge of intermodal rates posted its largest gain in just over four years.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMarch 20, 2017

Diesel Prices Fall; U.S. Crude Production Slipped in 2016

The price of diesel fuel continued to slide last week, as the latest numbers from the Energy Department show a two-week trend of falling fuel prices.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 20, 2017

‘Better Year Ahead’ Despite Flat Trucking Conditions Index

FTR has released its Trucking Conditions Index for January, showing an unchanged reading from the month before of 2.7. Conditions are expected to improve in 2017 as a result of a rebounding economic environment.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 20, 2017

MATS Returns this Week, Bringing Back Some Major OEMs

The Mid-America Trucking Show returns this week, going from March 23-25 in Louisville, Ky., and this year it once again features several major manufacturers and suppliers exhibiting new technology and equipment.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 20, 2017

NTEA Names New President

At The Work Truck Show 2017, NTEA announced its new president, Adam Keane, as well as updated the Board’s Executive Committee and trustees.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMarch 20, 2017

Two Peterbilt Models Eligible for HVIP

The Peterbilt Models 520 and 320 equipped with the Cummins ISL-G Near Zero engine have been granted eligibility for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP).

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 20, 2017

FR8Star Calculator Determines Heavy-Haul Costs on State Level

FR8 Revolution has developed the free, cloud-based FR8Star Heavy Haul Marketplace, which offers a rate calculator for oversize/overweight loads.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 20, 2017

Online List Tracks Carriers in Compliance with Upcoming Food Safety Rule

TransComply, the manager of the Uniform Food Safety Transportation Protocol, has launched an online public listing of motor carriers that have complied with all the requirements for participation in the program.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 17, 2017

Phillips Collaborates on Trailer-to-Tractor Connectivity Tool

Phillips Industries and Velvac are collaborating on the TrailerLink connected vehicle solution, which is designed to support trailer-to-tractor video and data communications and connectivity.

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