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Trucking News: Cheap insurance, really cheap insurance
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A set of visual brake stroke indicators costs no more than a few bucks per wheel-end, and can save hundreds by preventing just one out-of-service situation. So why aren't more fleets and owner-operators using them? View the full article -
The U.S. Department of Transportation will pay nearly $62 million for seven states to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters and catastrophic events. View the full article
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The final numbers for March net orders, which will be released mid-April, will approach 20,000 units for heavy-duty Class 8 trucks and 13,500 for medium-duty Classes 5-7 vehicles, reports ACT Research. View the full article
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The American Transportation Research Institute launched its second annual truck driver survey to identify CSA impacts on trucking operations, as well as driver perceptions and attitudes toward the maturing regulatory program. View the full article
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A new sleep study found that 41% of Australian truck drivers have obstructive sleep apnea. View the full article
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Heavy truck demand in China fell in the fourth quarter due to continuing construction market weakness, and growth in consumer spending supported increased road freight transportation. View the full article
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For the past several months, the used medium-duty truck segment has been very stable, not moving much in either direction, says Ricky Beggs, managing editor at Black Book, which provides vehicle pricing information for the automotive industry. View the full article
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Trucking News: DEF Pump Price Continues Downward Trend
BMT Forum Bot posted a topic in Trucking News
The average U.S. diesel exhaust fluid pump price fell by 1 cent to $2.74 per gallon between February and March 2012. This continued a marginal downward trend, which has seen the price drop 2 cents since December 2011. View the full article -
Epes Transport System, a North Carolina-based truckload carrier, announced an enhancement to its existing pay package. View the full article
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Quality Distribution's wholly owned subsidiary, Quality Carriers, has purchased the operating assets of Trojan Vacuum Services from Wiley Lease Co. for $8.7 million in cash. View the full article
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Nobody's going to buy your business if: a) it's unhealthy or they can just take it. View the full article
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the first applications for registration of ethanol for use in making gasoline that contains up to 15% ethanol - known as E15. View the full article
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and representatives from the Illinois Tollway, 350Green LLC and 7-Eleven Inc. announced plans to create the nation's largest network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations. View the full article
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Melton Logistics, Tulsa, Okla., a non-asset based third-party logistics company, will now be known as Conexus. View the full article
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FTR's Trucking Conditions Index for February eased very slightly to a reading of 5.9. FTR forecasts the February reading to be the low point for 2012 View the full article
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The executive committee and board of directors of Trucker Buddy International have named new officers and members. View the full article
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FleetPride promoted Lee Stockseth to president and COO. He will continue to report to W. M. McGee, chairman and CEO. View the full article
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Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell and a group of gas producers have reached an agreement to begin commercializing North Slope natural gas resources within the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act. View the full article
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The Louisiana Motor Transport Association has established a leadership training program that helps develop state leadership to meet future challenges and growth in the transportation industry. View the full article
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation will look into the possibility of adding a "value priced" toll to I-95 between Greenwich and New Haven in a effort to relieve congestion on the highway. View the full article
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A barrier replacement project on I-65 in Louisville, Ky. will close the left lanes of the roadway. Trucks will be required to detour the area to minimize congestion. View the full article
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LOUISVILLE, KY -- Twelve Trucker Buddies were honored at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March. The drivers were selected based on nominations from their classes and teachers highlighting their dedication to excellence of the Trucker Buddy program. View the full article
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Atlas has launched its new Shuttle Fleet and plans to fill more than 100 driving jobs by June 2012 within the new fleet and its Commercial Truckload Division. View the full article
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Swift Transportation Co has committed to providing career opportunities to armed forces personnel by providing 1,000 full scholarships to Veterans to attend a Swift Academy of their choice. View the full article
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Meritor, Inc. has appointed Craig Cartmill to the position of vice president, Aftermarket Americas, and Doug Wolma, general manager, Global Aftermarket Operations. View the full article
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