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NewsAugust 2, 2007

Allstate Leasing Tests the Waters on Fuel Performance

The introduction of the 2007 EPA-approved engines, coupled with the ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel, has raised fuel economy concerns throughout the trucking industry. Minnesota-based Allstate Leasing is thinking green by specifying a tracto

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NewsJune 7, 2007

ATA Warns 4-wheelers About Dangers of 'Drafting'

The American Trucking Associations is urging automobile drivers to avoid the dangerous practice of tailgating heavy trucks in efforts to increase fuel economy. The nation's largest trucking industry trade group als

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NewsJune 4, 2007

Economy Still Growing, Albeit Slowly

June opened with a series of reports indicating slow economic growth, but growth nonetheless. The Institute for Supply Management's latest Manufacturing Report on Business logged the fourth consecutive month of expansion.

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Articlesby Tom BergJune 1, 2007

Gearing Up For Fuel Economy

More care than ever is needed when pairing the ‘07 diesels with gear ratios to get the best balance between performance and fuel economy.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2007

Testing Tires For Economy

New TMC recommended practice offers an easier way to evaluate fuel-efficient tires.

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NewsMarch 29, 2007

Q4 Economy Grows 2.5% - Slightly Better than Estimated

Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006, according to final estimates by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Earlier BEA estimates put fourth quarter growth at 2.2 percent.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2007

Fed Chairman Says U.S. Economy On Track

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Wednesday that U.S. economic growth is in line with expectations and there's still a reasonable possibility that we'll see a rebound later this year.

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NewsFebruary 20, 2007

PacLease Offers Free Guide to Improve Fuel Economy

Tips on vehicle spec'ing, engine settings and gear ratios, maintenance, driver training, telematics and fuel programs are now available through a free informational fuel economy guide offered through PacLease,

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NewsJanuary 9, 2007

Fed Predicts Moderate but Good Economic Growth

Conditions appear to be in place for a good year for the U.S. economy, which is likely to be marked by moderate, sustainable growth and lower inflation, Federal Reserve Board Vice Chairman Donald Kohn recently told the Atlanta Rotary Club.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2007

Jan. 18 TCA Audio Confab Covers '07 Economic Landscape

The Truckload Carriers Association is hosting an audio conference from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET Jan. 18 entitled, “Navigating the Economy and Capital Markets.

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