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Yellow Roadway closes USF Dugan
Jun 21, 2005
USF Dugan will cease its pickup operations on July 8 and USF Bestway, USF Holland and USF Reddaway will expand operations to transfer Dugan customers into their operations...
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Diesel approaches record at $2.313
Jun 20, 2005
The national average price for a gallon of diesel shot up 3.7 cents to average $2.313, the Energy Information Administration said today...
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Bush nudges energy policy
Jun 16, 2005,
by Terrence Nguyen, web editor
President George W. Bush yesterday reaffirmed his support for clean diesel technology and biodiesel in his energy policy at the Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center in Washington D.C. ...
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Engine makers concerned about ULSD “slippage”
Jun 14, 2005
Following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent announcement that it has extended the deadline for retail outlets to provide ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel at the 15 parts per million (ppm) level, the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) has re-affirmed the need for on-time delivery of the cleaner fuel...
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Diesel up 4.2 cents to $2.276
Jun 14, 2005
The national average price for a gallon of diesel rose another 4.2 cents this week to average $2.276 per gallon, according to the Energy Information Administration ...
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Schneider gives drivers a seat
Jun 14, 2005
Schneider National Inc. has announced it’s working with office ergonomics company Atlas Ergonomics to implement in-cab improvements to benefit the health and safety of the carrier’s 12,000 truck drivers...
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International to kick off truck tour
Jun 10, 2005
International Truck & Engine Corp. has slated what it calls “the world’s biggest truck tour” with a cross-country tour of 20 commercial trucks to begin on June 29...
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I-80/94 closures planned
Jun 8, 2005
The Illinois Dept. of Transportation (IDOT) has announced its plan for full expressway closures this summer to allow for the construction of a flyover bridge in Chicago’s south suburbs...
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New group aims to improve driver medical certification
Jun 7, 2005,
by Terrence Nguyen, web editor
Despite an increasing focus on trucking and bus safety, quality medical certification of commercial vehicle drivers remains a problem says the newly formed National Academy of DOT Medical Examiners...
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Industry leaders peg top trucking issues
Jun 6, 2005,
by Sean Kilcarr and Terrence Nguyen
Bill Graves, president & CEO of the Alexandria, VA-based American Trucking Associations believes the biggest issues facing the trucking industry in the near term revolve around highway safety, security, and hours-of-service (HOS) reform efforts...
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Ryder to provide online driver training with ITI
Jun 3, 2005
Ryder System, Inc. announced this week it is partnering with Instructional Technologies, Inc. (ITI) of Vancouver, WA to host, market and distribute an Internet version of ITI's interactive driver training program called TREAD-1...
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Analysis guide for truck tires
Jun 2, 2005
A handbook to help technicians evaluate radial tire conditions and analyze tire and casing failures has been published by the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Assns...
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Too early to gauge TSA hazmat screening program
Jun 2, 2005,
by Terrence Nguyen, web editor
Earlier this week, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) implemented the final phase of its fingerprint-based threat assessment rule for hazmat drivers, which now applies to drivers seeking to renew the hazardous materials endorsement for their Commercial Driver’s License ...
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Diesel up 0.4 cents to $2.16
Jun 1, 2005
The national average for a gallon of diesel rallied 0.4 cents last week to average $2.16, according to the Energy Information Administration...
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ATA seeks driver training in GI Bill
May 27, 2005
The American Trucking Assns. testified before the House Veteran’s Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity to support legislation that would make commercial truck driving schools eligible for accelerated payments under the Montgomery G.I. bill...
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Big surprise: driver shortage!
May 25, 2005,
by Terrence Nguyen, web editor
The long-haul segment of the trucking industry has a national shortage of 20,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Assns.’ (ATA) new report, called U.S. Truck Driver Shortage: Analysis and Forecasts. It predicts that in this segment, the driver shortage will expand to 111,000 by 2014 given current demographic trends...
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Chillicothe makes its quarter-millionth K-whopper
May 25, 2005
Kenworth Truck Co.’s manufacturing plant in Chillicothe, OH, recently produced its 250,000th truck, a new 2006-model Kenworth T600 aerodynamic tractor with 72-in. AeroCab sleeper, built for Halvor Lines Inc. of Superior, WI...
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International certified pre-owned
May 25, 2005
International Truck & Engine Corp. has launched a certified pre-owned truck program to offer used vehicles that pass an 83-point inspection and maintenance process...
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Diesel sheds 3.3 cents to $2.156
May 24, 2005
The national average price for a gallon of diesel took a 3.3-cent dip last week to average $2.156, marking the fourth straight week of rollbacks, according to the Energy Information Administration...
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Senate passes highway bill
May 18, 2005,
by Terrence Nguyen, web editor
The U.S. Senate yesterday passed a $295 billion highway bill with a vote of 89 to 11, putting Congress on a collision course with President George W. Bush, who said he would veto any bill that exceeds the $284 billion House version...
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Teamsters react to UPS-Overnite deal
May 17, 2005
Teamsters president Jim Hoffa said the union will “closely monitor” the recent United Parcel Services, Inc. (UPS) agreement to acquire Overnite Transportation Co. to ensure job security for its members...
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Diesel drops 3.8 cents to $2.189
May 17, 2005
The national average price for a gallon of diesel last week fell 3.8 cents to average $2.189, according to the Energy Information Administration...
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