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ArticlesApril 6, 2012

2013 Ram 1500 Has Engine, Transmission, Styling, Infotainment Advances, Chrysler Says

Chrysler says its 2013 Ram 1500 pickups are substantially upgraded with more power, better fuel efficiency, smoother aerodynamics, active air suspension, and a host of electronic infotainment features that make the half-ton models superior to competitors

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NewsApril 4, 2012

Jefferies: Mild Weather Offsets Mild Freight Volumes, Driver Shortage Ups Pay in 1Q

Strong productivity from an unseasonably warm winter should generally offset moderating year-over-year volume growth, the transportation analysts at Jefferies and Company say in their 1Q preview

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All That's TruckingMarch 13, 2012

Putting down the Mountain Dew

Many truckers won't hit the road without their super-size cups full of Coca-Cola or Mountain Dew, but a new study suggests that habit may be linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attacks

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Articlesby Tom BergMarch 7, 2012

Big 3 Going for CNG-Gasoline Bi-Fuel Systems in Pickups

Detroit's Big Three light-truck builders are embracing compressed natural gas, if not as the dominant fuel of the future then as a major alternative to gasoline and diesel

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Articlesby Tom BergMarch 7, 2012

Ram Adds 2 Tradesman Pickups, Cab Back-Panel Removal, MaxTow Package

Chrysler's Ram Truck brand has added a pair of roomier Tradesman pickups, plus a panel-removal option for its chassis-cab medium-duty trucks and higher-weight packages for towing

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ArticlesMarch 6, 2012

GMC, Chevrolet to Offer Bi-Fuel Pickups Late This Year

INDIANAPOLIS -- General Motors announced details on the eve of The Work Truck Show of a bi-fuel engine that will be available late this year in 2013-model Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks

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NewsFebruary 24, 2012

Safety Groups Go to Court Over New HOS Rule

The federal rule for truck driver hours of service still fails to make needed improvements regarding tired trucker

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NewsFebruary 22, 2012

CEO of Bolt Express Acquires Strike Logistics, Forms Bolt Holdings

Ben Bauman, owner and CEO of Bolt Express, acquired Strike Logistics and formed Bolt Holdings, a shared services model that will provide back office support to Bauman's two operating groups, Bolt Express and the newly acquired Strike Logistics

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NewsFebruary 19, 2012

UPS Looking to Buy European Rival

UPS made an unsolicited bid to buy Dutch package shipper TNT Express NV. TNT rejected the bid, worth about $6.4 billion, but the companies reportedly are still talking about a possible deal

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NewsFebruary 14, 2012

Fikes Ups Contractor Compensation

The Fikes Family of Companies will increase compensation for owner-operators who bring their own trucks, trailers and tags to a contract

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