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  1. Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico was 25.3 percent higher in August 2010 than in August 2009, View the full article
  2. The California Air Resources Board has issued proposed amendments to three regulations affecting trucks operating in California. View the full article
  3. A ballot measure in California that aimed to suspend the state's global warming law, was defeated Tuesday. View the full article
  4. Knowing that Mack and Volvo are sister companies, it would be easy to dismiss Mack's new mDrive as an I-Shift with a dog's name. View the full article
  5. Crude oil prices hit a six-month high Tuesday, as the value of the dollar dropped against major currencies and there was widespread expectation that the Federal Reserve will announce new measures to stimulate the economy. View the full article
  6. Watch for higher tolls on bridges and tunnels heading into New York City starting Dec. 30. View the full article
  7. The American Trucking Associations has named 34 top truck drivers as finalists in the selection process to become captains on the 2011-2012 America's Road Team. View the full article
  8. The Peterbilt Wisconsin & Illinois brand will be changing its name to JX Peterbilt. This brand change, effective immediately, reflects the recent purchase of a dealership in Grand Rapids, Mich. View the full article
  9. Shawn Hubbard, a professional driver who saved the life of a young man trapped inside a burning car, was named 2010 Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association. View the full article
  10. Minimizer, which has experienced considerable growth during that past 25 years, will open a new headquarters early next year, which also will allow it to expand its manufacturing capacity. View the full article
  11. ABF Freight System filed legal actions against the Teamsters and several YRC Worldwide subsidiaries for violation of the National Master Freight Agreement after YRC and the union announced their latest round of concessions. View the full article
  12. The national average price of a gallon of diesel was unchanged from last week, according to weekly figures from the U.S. Department of Energy. View the full article
  13. Norbert Dentressangle, an transport, logistics and freight forwarding company, has completed its acquisition of Schneider Logistics' freight forwarding and customs house brokerage services in the U.S. and China. View the full article
  14. With tremendous uncertainty still plaguing the housing market and therefore the construction sector, Denny Slagle, president and CEO of North American Trucks, the parent company of Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America, sees the on-highway market leading the recovery, and he says Mack is more than ready. View the full article
  15. The nomination deadline for Goodyear's 28th annual North America Highway Hero program is approaching. Nominations will be accepted until Nov. 30. View the full article
  16. Innovation and strong partnerships are crucial to meet rising global energy demand at a time when there is growing pressure to lower carbon emissions to combat the risks of climate change, Andy Swiger, senior vice president of Exxon Mobil Corp. View the full article
  17. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations announced price increases in the U.S. effective Nov. 1. View the full article
  18. A proposal to set up a national driver crisis hotline is a finalist for a $250,000 grant in Pepsi's Refresh Project. View the full article
  19. TEC Equipment has signed franchise agreements with Mack Trucks. and Volvo Trucks North America and has opened a new dealership facility in Las Vegas. View the full article
  20. Matt Jenkins has joined Gilbarco Veeder-Root's Commercial Business Unit as sales manager. View the full article
  21. Viewers of the Discovery Channel's "Stormchasers" program may not give much thought to the truck equipment that helps these daring tornado researchers do their job, but something as seemingly simple as a liftgate can make a big difference. View the full article
  22. UAW-represented employees at Navistar have ratified a new four-year labor agreement. View the full article
  23. Teamster members who work at YRC Worldwide operating companies YRC, Holland and New Penn have ratified a Restructuring Plan aimed at saving more than 25,000 union jobs -- the third round of union concessions at the struggling LTL carrier. View the full article
  24. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted three petitions filed by the American Trucking Associations that challenged credential requirements imposed on interstate carriers by New Jersey, New York City, and Cook County, Illinois. View the full article
  25. Pennsylvania State Police placed 87 trucks and 53 drivers out of service during a one-day statewide enforcement effort that focused on seat belt use and proper driver and vehicle documentation. View the full article
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