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The Federal Highway Administration has granted the Virginia Department of Transportation preliminary approval for Gov. Bob McDonnell's plan to toll I-95 under the Interstate Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program. View the full article
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Following the cross-border agreement announced this summer between the United States and Mexico, Schneider National, one of the largest United States-Mexico cross-border carriers, says it's "business as usual" as the carrier moves customer freight across the two countries' border. View the full article -
As TMW Systems continues to expand the depth and breadth of its fleet software offerings, helping fleets improve their operations by better management of information, President and CEO Dave Wangler envisions building something "as cool for trucking" as the ability to "pinch and zoom" on a touchscreen. View the full article
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Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is beginning to see cautious increases over last year again, ending a summer-long downturn as retailers prepare for the holiday season, View the full article
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Worldwide energy consumption will grow by 53% between 2008 and 2035, according to a report by the Energy Information Administration. View the full article
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Old Dominion Freight Line opened a new service center in Altoona, Pa., in response to significant growth in the region. View the full article
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Last December, I blogged about the great image people who watched the uDrove Humanitarian Bowl were getting of trucking. View the full article
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Shareholders of YRC Wordwide Friday voted overwhelmingly in favor of its restructuring. View the full article
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On Friday, three truck drivers were pelted with rocks while driving along the 401 near Woodstock, Ontario. View the full article
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Daimler's new Actros heavy-duty truck, the result of a $1.4 billion investment, was launched in Europe with a huge press event that echoed Daimler exec Andreas Renschler's Mid-America Trucking Show comment, "Size matters." View the full article
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The Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Peterbilt's Model 386 liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck as its first SmartWay-designated alternative fuel vehicle, according to the company. View the full article
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Georgia is ending a program that has allowed local police departments to inspect commercial vehicles for safety violations, reports an Atlanta TV station. View the full article
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Five truck driver training programs that recently received course recertification from the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) expect the driver shortage and increased regulations will benefit their programs and the driving public. View the full article
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TravelCenters of America completed the renovations and rebranding of the newest Petro full-service travel center at Exit 23 off I-70, 1035 West State Road 42, Brazil, Ind. View the full article
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The Senate yesterday approved, 92 to 6, a measure that will extend the current highway program through next March, clearing the way for final passage. View the full article
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Worldwide sales of natural gas vehicles are expected to grow rapidly over the next five years, to 3.2 million units annually by 2016 from 1.9 million in 2010, according to a recent report from Pike Research. View the full article
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In about 13 months, buyers of heavy-duty road tractors will have another transmission choice: Allison's TC10, which combines a torque converter with a sophisticated 10-speed mechanical gearbox to achieve easy starts and smooth, fast shifting. View the full article
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UPS announced the launch of UPS My Choice, a new service that places greater control over home delivery in the hands of the consumer. View the full article
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Paccar has earned the top technology ranking in InformationWeek magazine's 2011 Top 500 company listing for its in-dash SmartNav and NavPlus navigation/infotainment units and its new TruckerLink application that builds upon the Paccar Connected Truck program. View the full article
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Love's Travel Stops opened a new truckstop in Bennett, Colo., located at I-70, Exit 304. View the full article
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A. Duie Pyle is planning a celebration of its expanding capabilities in Pennsylvania with the recent opening of the company's newest Service Center in Allentown. A special event for local customers and dignitaries will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 12. View the full article
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Worldwide Equipment has relocated and expanded its parts facility in the Charleston area to a new location that includes 12 service bays and room for additional parts inventory. View the full article
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With the advent of hybrid cars, more and more people are rethinking American energy dependence and choosing alternative energy. While we still have a long way to go toward true energy independence, most of our gasoline and diesel vehicles could be replaced by vehicles fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). View the full article
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This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Drivers often scoff at trucking company efforts to celebrate the week; what is a free hot dog or cap, they say -- "show us the money"! View the full article
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Senior leaders of Cummins predict 2011 will be a record year for the company and expects to grow by 14% per year between now and 2015. While global trends will help make that happen, they said, at the same time, the global economy could throw a wrench in those plans. View the full article
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