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ArticlesSeptember 17, 2012

Shell Spirax Transmission Fluid Meets Tough Allison TES-295 Approval

As truck makers and the industry face significant pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy, Shell has obtained official Allison TES-295 approval for a new transmission lube, Shell Spirax S6 ATF A295, which can improve fuel economy

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NewsSeptember 14, 2012

Survey: Fewer Carriers Expect Volume Growth

Results from Transport Capital Partners' Third Quarter 2012 Business Expectations Survey show that much like 2011, the optimism expressed in the first quarter was tempered by the reality that the economy was likely to remain questionable for the year ahead

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Articlesby Tom BergSeptember 10, 2012

Medium-Duty Update: Strong Sales, Many Models

If the health of the economy is tied directly to commercial medium-duty truck sales, as is the historical case, then the sky has clouded a little. It isn't falling, though, because sales are still trending up. All builders we talked with reported decent and sometimes robust percentage increases over last year, which in turn was up over 2010

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ArticlesSeptember 5, 2012

Amsoil 10W-30 Synthetic Diesel Oil


New Amsoil OE 10W-30 Synthetic Diesel Oil provides fuel economy benefits for applications requiring an SAE 30 or 10W-30 diesel oil, according to the compan

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NewsSeptember 5, 2012

Despite Slow Growth, Capacity Balance Means Trucking's Doing OK

The economy is expected to continue to grow slowly amidst a variety of headwinds, but because the trucking industry has not been adding back capacity cut or lost during the recession, pricing trends are largely positive, with flatbed, tanker and reefer business leading the way, according to transportation analysts at Stifel Nicolaus

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ArticlesSeptember 4, 2012

4 Ways Technology Can Improve Margins and Build a Leaner Operation

As the economy rises out of the recession and more goods must be transported domestically, many fleet operators will be hard-pressed to meet the coming demand -- but technology can help

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Articlesby Tom BergAugust 24, 2012

Mechanical, Electronic Advances Boost Ram 1500's Fuel Economy

Chrysler Group's 2013-model Ram 1500 pickup trucks are getting major mechanical and electronic advancements that will increase fuel economy and performance, while comfort and styling are also improved, officials said

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ArticlesAugust 23, 2012

Michelin Introduces X Line Energy D Tire For Highway Applications

The new Michelin X Line Energy D tire for line haul applications is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay-designated fuel economy tire

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NewsAugust 23, 2012

DOT Creates Freight Policy Council

The Department of Transportation yesterday officially launched the Freight Policy Council, the first step in creating the first national freight policy as mandated in the recent highway bill. The council will focus on improving the condition and performance of the national freight network to better ensure the ability of the United States to compete in today's global economy

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ArticlesAugust 23, 2012

Chevron Adds Delo 400 LE Synthetic 5W-30

Chevron says its new Delo low-viscosity synthetic engine oil can deliver up to 4.5% fuel economy improvement

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