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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 2, 2015

Power Heavy Duty Launches Improved Website

Power Heavy Duty has launched a new website with an upgraded design and improved functionality for members, supplier partners and end-users.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeNovember 2, 2015

Economic Watch: New Manufacturing Orders Jump, Construction Leaps

Economic activity in the nation’s manufacturing may finally be gaining some momentum after some declines, according to two new reports.

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Driversby StaffOctober 30, 2015

Driver Declared Imminent Hazard for Hiding Medical History

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared Georgia-licensed truck driver Matthew Jason Boozer to be an imminent hazard to public safety due to an undisclosed medical problem which caused an accident.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 30, 2015

Trucking Shows Support For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Several trucking industry companies showed their support for breast cancer awareness month by sporting bright pink trucks and shirts and making donations to the cause.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffOctober 30, 2015

NYC Beer Distributor Adds CNG Volvo Tractors

Manhattan Beer Distributors recently purchased 35 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Volvo VNM 200 model tractors for its New York City fleet.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 30, 2015

Earnings Watch: Celadon, ODFL, YRC Worldwide, ArcBest, Hub Group

More trucking companies have released their third quarter financial earnings, showing improvements from a year earlier or at least maintaining their ground, despite complaints about the recent freight-hauling environment.

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Productsby StaffOctober 29, 2015

OOS Violations Down in 2015 Brake Safety Week

The results are in from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week and out-of-service violations were down compared with last year’s inspection period.

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Driversby Jim ParkOctober 29, 2015

NACFE Shows Downspeeding Good for 2-3% Fuel Savings

A new report delves into the use of downspeeding, which is becoming a popular fuel saving strategy for fleets. The concept makes use of numerically lower rear-axle ratios to lower engine rpm at vehicle cruise speed.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 29, 2015

Large Delivery Fleet Implements TMW Routing Solution

TMW Systems’ Appian vehicle routing and scheduling software is being implemented throughout roofing materials distributor Allied Building Products’ 2,800-vehicle delivery fleet.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 29, 2015

Purcell Relocates Albuquerque Tire Service Center to New Facility

The Purcell Tire and Service Center in Albuquerque, N.M., has moved its location to a new larger facility to provide its staff with additional space to accommodate customers.

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