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While current production is at strong levels, FTR Associates said most demand is being created by the onset of new EPA-compliant 2010 engines. View the full article -
In the first quarter, C.H. Robinson's total revenues rose 22 percent as truckload volumes gained 22 percent from the first quarter of 2009. View the full article
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The Truck Rental and Leasing Association (TRALA) has voiced its opposition for a Rhode Island legislation that would require trailer users to pay a $40 registration fee every year for the transportation of persons or households goods in the state. View the full article
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Dry van truckload carrier USA Truck incurred a first quarter loss of $3 million, or 29 cents a share, compared to a loss of $1.9 million, or 18 cents a share, for the same quarter of 2009. View the full article
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State laws are the biggest factor governing use or non-use of auxiliary lift axles on trucks and trailers. View the full article
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Sunshine brings warmth and happiness, but to refrigerated trailers it brings only heat, and too much of it. View the full article
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Daimler Trucks North America has delivered its first fleet of U.S. EPA 2010 trucks to Meijer, a retailer headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich. View the full article
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Trucking News: Geofencing Breaks Efficiency Boundaries
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Geofencing is a key driver of a paperless environment, with the power to optimize back-office and driver efficiency, customer service, asset protection and safety. View the full article -
Daimler Trucks North America has delivered its first fleet of U.S. EPA 2010 trucks to Meijer, a retailer headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich. View the full article
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A European Union document recently released to Reuters found that the emissions generated by biodiesel can be up to four times greater than diesel or petrol. View the full article
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Third-party logistics providers have ramped up their sustainability efforts in 2008 and 2009 despite the effects of the global recession, according to a report sponsored by Penske Logistics. View the full article
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The American Trucking Associations submitted comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on hours of service rules Wednesday, calling for increased flexibility in the sleeper berth provision. View the full article
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to reopen the portion of Interstate 40 closed by a rockslide on April 27. View the full article
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Paccar revealed improved revenues and net income for the first quarter 2010, a reflection of stronger truck sales in North America, a small pre-buy effect of the new EPA 2010 engines, and higher financial services profits and parts revenues View the full article
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If you're going to have trouble on the road, chances are a tire is at the root of your grief. Tires remain the single most common reason for roadside service calls, no matter who you talk to View the full article
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Truck driver Chris Lodge believes there are a lot of things that set Melton Truck Lines apart from other companies. View the full article
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The month of March had a high load volume, contributing to the strongest first quarter volume since 2004 View the full article
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On Wednesday, April 14, several states, including Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania performed enforcement blitzes aimed at improving the safety of the interstate system for and around commercial motor vehicles. View the full article
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Monday, local Teamsters Unions from across the country endorsed the financial relief plan outlined in a tentative agreement with less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight System last week. View the full article
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Werner Enterprises closed out the first quarter with year-over-year improvements in both revenues and earnings, which the carrier attributes more to decreasing supply than rising demand. View the full article
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Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) has introduced legislation to curb excessive commodity speculation and protect the trucking industry's ability to hedge its exposure to increased fuel prices. View the full article
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The anticipated Port of Los Angeles clean-truck case got under way Tuesday in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. View the full article
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Eaton managed to return to profitability in the first quarter with positive income and a 10 percent boost in sales over the first quarter of 2009. View the full article
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Nine more members of Congress have joined in the support of Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, rounding the legislation's number of co-sponsors to 60 in the House of Representatives. View the full article
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Diesel-electric hybrids are proving ever more popular in vocations such as utility trucks and pickup and delivery. View the full article
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