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For as long as anyone can remember, until recently that is, diesel fuel was always less expensive than gasoline which made things easy for fleet fuel managers. View the full article -
The Iowa Department of Transportation announced it will be reconstructing two rest areas along Interstate 35 in Polk County, which will replace existing rest areas north of the First Street interchange. View the full article
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The insurance market continues to soften, but rates may be stabilizing somewhat or at least falling at a slower rate, according to NIP Group's Transportation Insurance Pricing Survey for the second quarter of 2010. View the full article
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Truck and trailer parts supplier SAF-Holland said its fiscal second quarter sales were up 29.4 percent from the previous quarter, while earnings before interest and taxes nearly doubled from the previous quarter. View the full article
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The U.S. Department of Transportation is making $1 million in quick release emergency funds immediately available to the Iowa Department of Transportation to begin repairs to roads and bridges damaged by continuous flooding that began on June 1. View the full article
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The Colorado Department of Transportation has released the results of the first phase Feasibility Study, which found that a reversible lane on Interstate 70 in the mountains is geometrically feasible and if implemented in the eastbound direction, could reduce travel time by about half in this direction. View the full article
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The board of directors of Celadon Group authorized a stock repurchase program Wednesday, under which the company is authorized to purchase up to 2 million shares in open market or negotiated transactions through August 31, 2011. View the full article
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The North American Council for Freight Efficiency will hold its second "Driving Innovation" meeting in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Calstart Hybrid Truck Users Forum. View the full article
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is currently looking to fill two open positions, one for director of driver programs and the other for director of vehicle programs. View the full article
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Do you know the origin of the term, "brake shoe"? It's on display at the National Road Museum in eastern Ohio. View the full article
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Enforcement agencies across the U.S. and Canada participated in a two-day operation on Aug. 17-18 aimed at cracking down on the illegal transportation of hazardous materials. View the full article
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Trucking News: Truck Tonnage Jumps 1.5 Percent in July
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On the heels of June's revised reduction of 1.6 percent, the American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index was back up in July View the full article -
Service departments at Peterbilt dealerships are ready to support the new Paccar MX diesel, say executives at the builder's headquarters in Denton, Texas. View the full article
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Paccar Inc. has added 90 employees at its Columbus, Miss., plant to support its goal of getting production under way in December View the full article
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After falling for two straight months, new orders for manufactured durable goods gained 0.3 percent to $193 billion in July View the full article
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A lawsuit against Indianapolis-based Celadon Trucking Services has been labeled class action, according to a ruling by U.S. District Judge Susan Webber Wright last week View the full article
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Volvo Trucks said its North American deliveries are up 39 percent over last year and by 149 percent in July, as demand for its long-distance trucks are on the rise. View the full article
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Vision Logistics Holding Corp. has announced the creation of a new entity, made up of Ace Transportation, Dynasty Transportation, Texas Hot Shot Company and Venture Transport. View the full article
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has kicked off its annual campaign aimed at getting drunk drivers of the road. View the full article
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With Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) about to become a reality, more and more fleets may soon have to face the consequences of hiring drivers with dubious credentials View the full article
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John Labrie, president of less-than-truckload unit Con-way Freight, has left the company "to pursue other interests," according to a statement. View the full article
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While July trailer orders were 9 percent below June levels, the year-over-year figures were much more promising, and orders are typically low during this season View the full article
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California has amended a bill that restricts the amount of copper in brake friction material sold in the state, following negotiations between the Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association, environmentalists and automakers. View the full article
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Marten Transport is working on a new facility in Desoto, Texas, which is expected to be finished by early January 2011. View the full article
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Mack Trucks plans to add 125 workers at its assembly plant in Macungie, Pa., starting the first week in October. View the full article
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