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  1. President Obama plans to name Deborah Hersman as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, according to a White House announcement Tuesday.View the full article
  2. The Bipartisan Policy Center's National Transportation Policy Project has released its proposal for changing federal surface transportation policy, which includes restructuring federal programs, updating the criteria for formulas and creating a performance-based systemView the full article
  3. Truckers expressed a hopeful outlook on the future of the economy in a recent survey. View the full article
  4. The American Trucking Associations told Congres this week that a cap-and-trade program would result in significant costs to the trucking industry and American consumers.View the full article
  5. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association and its affiliate, the Original Equipment Suppliers Association, this week submitted a plan to the U.S. Department of the Treasury outlining immediate actions needed to stabilize the deteriorating situation for motor vehicle parts suppliers.View the full article
  6. A new Colorado law aims to give incentives for reducing emissions as well as boost Colorado's competitiveness in trucking, according to the Colorado Motor Carriers Association.View the full article
  7. In response to the economic downturn and fuel price volatility, fleet managers expect to implement new and advanced technologies, greatly expanding this market, according to a recent study.View the full article
  8. Volvo Trucks has named M&K Quality Truck Sales as its U.S. Dealer of the Year for 2008 and Beaver Truck Centre as Canada Dealer of the Year.View the full article
  9. Kenworth of South Texas was recognized as 2008 Kenworth Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting in Columbus, Ohio.View the full article
  10. Forgotten Harvest, a non-profit that provides mobile food rescue services, has added its first hybrid-powered truck its fleet.View the full article
  11. Date Added: Yesterday, 10:01 PM Vehicle Owner: t l mason View this new addition to the Garage
  12. Date Added: Yesterday, 09:57 PM Vehicle Owner: t l mason View this new addition to the Garage
  13. The American Trucking Associations has adopted a new safety agenda aimed at significantly expanding trucking's role in the national conversation about highway safety.View the full article
  14. The Department of Energy is expecting crude oil and diesel prices to be higher in the second half of the year.View the full article
  15. The Canadian government has mandated the Council of Motor Transport Administrators to implement a National Safety Code standard for electronic onboard recorders, in respond to a request from the Canadian Trucking Alliance.View the full article
  16. A European test of second-generation biodiesel fuels made from hydrotreated vegetable oils showed reduced emissions compared to traditional petroleum-based diesel.View the full article
  17. At a waste expo Tuesday, Navistar displayed a new truck in its International line based on an existing American LaFrance low cab-over engine platform.View the full article
  18. The Truckload Carriers Association will hold its Independent Contractor Division Meeting during The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas on Aug. 20 and 21.View the full article
  19. Despite rocky economic conditions, Navistar International in the second quarter of 2009 turned out profits of $12 million.View the full article
  20. Schneider National is continuing to grow its fuel-hauling capabilities, with a possible upcoming expansion into the Northeast.View the full article
  21. Oil Purification Systems has received $2.5 million in funding from Atlantic Capital Group, Sterling Passive Investments, RDA Ventures, USA Fund and Connecticut Innovations, to grow its line of products and beef up customer service.View the full article
  22. General Motors, continuing to swing its financial ax since declaring bankruptcy a week ago, announced June 8 that it will drop its medium-duty truck line by the end of July.View the full article
  23. Diesel prices shot up 14.6 cents a gallon this week to $2.498, the largest weekly jump in more than a year, according to the Department of Energy.View the full article
  24. The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act has garnered additional support from seven members of Congress.View the full article
  25. The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association has named the winners of the Hauling Job of the Year Awards, including Barnhart, Energy Transportation and Tradelossa Heavy Haul & Rigging.View the full article
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