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TruckWeight option for Benson trailers
Dec 28, 2006
The Smart Scale wireless scale for commercial vehicles built by TruckWeight is now an installed option on Benson International flatbed trailers...
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Diesel drops 1.5 cents
Dec 19, 2006
The national average price for a gallon of diesel has decreased 1.5 cents to $2.606 for the week ending December 17. That reflects a 14.4-cent premium compared to the same week last year. ...
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Holiday-sales falloff softens first quarter outlook
Dec 18, 2006,
by Terrence Nguyen, web editor
What appeared to be a particularly strong start to the holiday shopping season in November has fizzled recently, raising the possibility that trucking in the first quarter could be met with a slow start. ...
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FMCSA announces trucker training grants
Dec 18, 2006
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) had published the opportunity to apply for its fiscal year 2007 CMV Operator Safety Training Grant. ...
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Averitt adds Sprinters
Dec 15, 2006
Averitt Express is expanding its fleet with the introduction of Dodge Sprinter cargo vans in key metropolitan areas. ...
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Diesel down 0.3 cents
Dec 13, 2006
The national average price for a gallon of diesel increased 0.3 cents to $2.621 for the week ending December 10, according to the Energy Information Administration...
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’07 test experiences rolling in
Dec 12, 2006,
by Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
After testing a truck fully equipped with an ’07 engine and aftertreatment system, Steve Haus has concluded that the new technology won’t affect the operations of his fleet...
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KW launches trucker portal
Dec 11, 2006
A free subscription-based Web service offered by Kenworth Truck Co. provides industry news, driving directions, local weather and diesel prices, job posting, load locaters and other services for trucking professionals. ...
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A legend passes
Dec 8, 2006,
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Johnnie Bryan “J.B.” Hunt, Sr., 79, died yesterday in Springdale, AR, of injuries suffered in a fall at his home last Saturday, according to published reports. He built the company that bears his name – J. B. Hunt Transport Services – from the ground up...
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Kenworth offers fuel economy pointers
Dec 8, 2006
Kenworth Truck Co. has produced its latest version of a special guide to assist fleets and owner-operators in exploring ways to improve fuel economy....
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EPA offers fuel-saving loans
Nov 14, 2006
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today said it has partnered with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make loans available for small trucking companies to purchase equipment that helps reduce fuel consumption and emissions...
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Diesel rises 4.6 cents
Nov 14, 2006
The national average price for a gallon of diesel increased 4.6 cents to $2.552 for the week ending November 13...
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ATRI: Driver shortage #1 issue
Nov 10, 2006
A recent survey by ATAS American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) indicated that the driver shortage is the top concern among trucking executives...
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Kenworth offers rebates on some '07 models
Nov 10, 2006
Kenworth Truck Co. is offering $2,000 rebates to customers who trade-in a Kenworth truck when they buy a T660, T800, W900 or T2000 equipped with '07-emissions-compliant engines...
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Cummins launches Recon ISX
Nov 9, 2006
Cummins Inc. has announced that it is remanufacturing ISX engines on a new state-of-the-art production line at San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico...
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Budgeting option for Carrier APU
Nov 8, 2006
Carrier Transicold has introduced a new financing program offered by Lease Corp. of America to help owner-operators and fleets purchase its ComfortPro auxiliary power units ...
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EIA: Diesel falls 1.1 cents, oil price likely to rise
Nov 8, 2006,
By Terrence Nguyen, web editor
Federal energy economists are warning that the recent cooling fuel prices may be coming to an end. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said it expects oil prices are likely to increase over the next few months...
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Regenerating tread leads new Michelin technology
Nov 6, 2006,
by Jim Mele, editor-in-chief
“A palette of new technologies” under development by Michelin North America Inc. will deliver to up to a 50% improvement in tread life and better traction, particularly in wet conditions ...
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Kenworth unveils urban-delivery cabover
Oct 31, 2006
A Class 7 cabover for urban delivery applications was introduced by Kenworth Truck Co. yesterday. The new K360 medium-duty vehicle is based on the DAF LF55...
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ACE in Federal Register
Oct 27, 2006
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced the schedule for the mandatory use of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) at land ports of entry in the Federal Register...
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Schneider launches driver-health service
Oct 27, 2006
Schneider National Inc. has signed a multi-year agreement with Atlas Ergonomics to provide Schneider drivers with health services at company-owned truckstops at no cost to the driver. Services will include physical therapy, blood pressure monitoring, diet and nutrition counseling, and exercise education...
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TA deal improves driver convenience
Oct 26, 2006
Affiliated Computer Services Inc. (ACS) has agreed to an expanded contract with Travel Centers of America (TA) to provide TripPak scanning stations...
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