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Hybrid drive systems usually have to be part of a new car or truck, and usually they're expensive. But XL Hybrids of Boston is coming up with one that can be installed on new or existing vehicles at a moderate cost. View the full article -
The Timken Company has gone mobile with its online auto-aftermarket catalog site, with new applications designed for iPhone, Android and Blackberry smartphones. View the full article
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With nearly 6 out of 10 truckers relying on mobile phones and wireless service to grow their businesses, uShip's app for iPhone and Android smartphones can help them discover new business while on the road. View the full article
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Cheetah Software Systems' Supply Chain Optimizer is a decision support system designed to solve and optimize large-scale routing for shipments that require both local and line haul movements. View the full article
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Mandatory speed limiters. It's one of those topics on which you see heated debate in this industry, and there doesn't seem to be a clear-cut winner. View the full article
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FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing October Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEM's increased 17% over September to 27,395 units. View the full article
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A coalition of highway construction groups in nearly a dozen states has launched a national campaign to urge Congress to allow states to impose tolls to pay for long-overdue highway improvements. View the full article
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The recent Third Quarter 2011 Transport Capital Partners (TCP) Business Expectations Survey found that 15% of fleets are considering leaving the industry in the next six months if volumes do not increase. View the full article
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The Q4 2011 Fleet Sentiment Report Buying Index shows a 22% improvement over 2010. The index currently stands at 89.2. View the full article
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International Lubricants, Inc. has launched the Lubegard Heavy Duty line, a new product line intended for servicing heavy-duty vehicles and equipment -- particularly those that are past warranty. View the full article
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Space-saving wire-to-wire connector solution for transportation and other rugged applications requiring superior mating and IP67 protection against dust and water Molex's new Mizu-P25 miniature waterproof connectors are said to be the first and only sealed wire-to-wire system of its size in the market certified to the IP67 standard. View the full article
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Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American neighbors, Canada and Mexico, was 18.3 percent higher in August 2011 than in August 2010, totaling $80.4 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. View the full article
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The Senate yesterday approved a transportation appropriations bill that would, among other things, allow heavier trucks on Maine and Vermont Interstates, and continue funding for transportation enhancements such as bike paths. View the full article
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The Missouri Department of Transportation earned $1 million in federal funding to build new truck parking spaces on the Interstate 70 corridor. View the full article
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This fall, GE Capital released its U.S. Mid-Market CFO Survey, which polled chief financial officers across seven different industries, including trucking companies. The data is encouraging, despite concerns about costs and regulations. View the full article
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Georgia utility regulators approved a plan developed by Atlanta Gas Light that incents the private sector to invest in Compressed Natural Gas vehicle fueling stations. View the full article
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On October 25, Salt Lake City passed a bylaw restricting vehicle idling to 2 minutes or less. The law does not apply when the temperature is below 32F or above 90F. View the full article
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The Truckload Carriers Association is looking to improve the general health of the trucking industry. It will host Trucking's Weight Loss Showdown, a competition with prize incentives for the fleet and individual who achieve the greatest percentages of weight loss. View the full article
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The acquisition of seven Bosselman properties in Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota and Nebraska will expand Pilot Flying J's network in the Midwest. View the full article
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Financial constraints often force fleet managers to make tough equipment decisions. Should I repair a vehicle or replace it? View the full article
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The 29th anniversary edition of the Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar will soon be available for order, or you can get one now free for a limited time through Shell's special oil change promotion. View the full article
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"Monocoque" is a French word that usually describes the construction of an airliner's fuselage (also a French word), whose outer skin adds strength to the inner frame. Remove some of the aluminum panels and the fuselage loses both aerodynamics and strength, and would probably collapse if stressed. View the full article
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The Texas Department of Transportation has begun work to remove the 65-mile per hour nighttime speed limit and all truck speed limit signs on Lubbock District roadways. View the full article
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The national average price of diesel rose 6.7 cents a gallon from last week, while oil prices for October leapt from about $79 to $93 per barrel during the month. View the full article
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Accuride Corporation has appointed Mary E. Blair as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management, effective immediately. In this capacity, she will report directly to Rick Dauch, president and chief executive officer. View the full article
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