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  1. During the first board meeting of the newly formed North American Council for Freight Efficiency, the council discussed its plans for the near future, including gathering information on freight efficiency technologies, vetting that information View the full article
  2. Buying food from grocery retailers who are part of the modern transportation network is more energy efficient and environmentally-friendly than buying from local sources, according to Roger Cady, Ph.D. View the full article
  3. Panelite, Inc., which makes custom truck accessories for heavy-duty vehicles, has suspended all operations, according to a recorded phone message. View the full article
  4. The Freight Transportation Services Index did not change from its November level, staying at 96.2 in December. View the full article
  5. John Wall, Cummins vice president and chief technical officer, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, an honor that recognizes an individual's "outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice or education." View the full article
  6. Navistar International Corporation has donated $10,000 to support the American Trucking Associations' driver recruitment initiative, an effort to promote trucking industry careers among returning military personnel. View the full article
  7. Premium is as premium does, and at least for the driver, Freightliner's Coronado does things very well. View the full article
  8. The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $1.5 billion to more than 50 transportation projects as part of the Tiger (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grant Program. View the full article
  9. Pacer International, the asset-light North American freight transportation and third party logistics provider, posted a $91.6 million boost in income from operations during the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to the year-ago quarter View the full article
  10. The Virginia Department of Transportation has reopened four rest stops along Interstate 81 that the state closed this summer due to budget cuts. The newly opened rest areas are near Rural Retreat, Smyth, New Market and Radford View the full article
  11. On the heels of the December rush to buy trucks before the EPA 2010 mandate went into effect, January truck net orders slipped 18 percent from the year-ago month View the full article
  12. Petaluma, Calif.-based Golden State Lumber has been fined $20,000 by the California Air Resources Board for failing to inspect its diesel trucks in accordance with the state's smoke emissions standards. View the full article
  13. The state of Wyoming is one step closer to implementing tolls on Interstate 80, which stretches from east to west. View the full article
  14. Decker Truck Line, Inc. has implemented a new pay plan for reefer/van company drivers out of increased business. View the full article
  15. YRC Worldwide is now offering its customers the new Green Balance Calculator, an optional tool they can use to help offset emissions associated with their shipments via certified carbon offset projects. View the full article
  16. ArvinMeritor has launched a new aftermarket parts distribution center in Cienega de Flores, a suburb of Monterrey, Mexico. View the full article
  17. Prominent Canadian journalist Allan Fotheringham offered the following bit of advice to aspiring journalists: "If your mother tells you her age, check it out." But the advantages of a little skepticism aren't limited to journalists View the full article
  18. These days, there are more opportunities than ever to implement "green" into your fleet View the full article
  19. The U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded Navistar Defense a contract for $752 million to provide 1,050 International MaxxPro Dash Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. View the full article
  20. While January freight availability was up on a year-over-year basis, the spot freight market was down 38 percent from December to January, exceeding seasonal norms View the full article
  21. Following last week's delay in diesel price reporting amid severe winter storms, the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration said diesel prices were down for the fifth week in a row Tuesday View the full article
  22. UPS Freight is now offering two-day delivery from Montreal and Toronto as far south as Atlanta and St. Louis. View the full article
  23. Great Dane Trailers has expanded its North American distribution network with three new dealer locations. View the full article
  24. Truck Writers of North America has recognized the rust preventative coating on ArvinMeritor's PlatinumShield Brake Shoes as the top technical achievement for 2009. The award presentation took place at the annual Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) meeting in Tampa, Fla. View the full article
  25. Date Added: Today, 12:28 PM Vehicle Owner: V8lover View this new addition to the Garage
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