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Although the U.S. economic recovery is likely on track, there are several risks out there that could negatively impact the recovery, according to FTR Associates' June North American Commercial Truck and Trailer Outlook. Due to risks such as the impact of Europe's economic crisis, the decline in the U.S. stock market, and high unemployment numbers, FTR's forecast was somewhat conservative in this outlook
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Read More →The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is working on an Environmental Impact Statement to analyze the potential environmental impacts of its new fuel efficiency improvement program for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and work trucks
Read More →Mohr Manufacturing has introduced its truck attenuators, safety devices that fit on the back of a vehicle to prevent people from getting injured if they run in back
Read More →Following on the success of the U.S. Department of Transportation's TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grant Program, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the availability of $600 million in TIGER II grants for capital investment in surface transportation projects
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Read More →Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman signed a bill into law last week, ending the practice of misclassifying workers as independent contractors in the construction and delivery sectors
Read More →Diesel prices across the nation continued their upward trend, gaining half a penny this week to a national average of $3.074 a gallo
Read More →Transportation Safety Technologies has released Idle Guard 200, a solid state timer that automatically prevents unnecessary engine idling in fleet and delivery vehicles
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