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January 20, 2009
A Penton Media Publication
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Obama
takes office, plans massive economic, environmental changes
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United
States today, and the transportation industry waits to see the impact of
the economic and environmental plans the new President has promised to
implement.
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Mack,
Volvo will add OBD to 13L diesel first
By Jim Mele, editor-in-chief
Recently issued Federal rules requiring on-board diagnostics (OBD)
for heavy-duty diesel engines will be met with a combination of
existing sensors already in place and “a handful of new sensors,”
according to Steve Berry, director of government relations for Volvo
Powertrain North America, the subsidiary that builds engines for both
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America.
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formulated to maximize protection for your entire fleet.
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Coca-Cola
expands hybrid-electric fleet
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has announced it will add 185
hybrid-electric delivery trucks to its North American fleet in 2009,
bringing the company’s total number of hybrid-electric vehicles to
327.
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WIX XD Oil Filters
Trapping and containing contaminants is a filter's primary job. Beyond
this baseline protection is the extra insurance provided by WIX XD
extended drain oil filters. In combination with an oil testing program,
WIX XD filters provide the greatest potential for extended drain
intervals, saving your fleet time and money. www.wixfilters.com
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Holiday
sales down nearly 3%
Holiday 2008 sales declined 2.8% compared to the previous year,
according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the first decline in
holiday sales since NRF started tracking the figures in
1995.
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FedEx
Freight offers A.M. delivery
FedEx Freight, the regional less-than-truckload (LTL) operating
company of FedEx Corp., has announced its new FedEx Freight A.M. will
offer delivery by 10:30 a.m. with a money-back guarantee. This will
offer increased flexibility and control to shippers, the company
said.
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Between
the Lines: The ground has shifted
By David Cullen, executive editor
If our new Chief Executive and Commander in Chief does nothing more
during his time in the Oval Office than slay the beast I have
not-at-all-fondly dubbed “Hyper-Partisanship,” he will go down in
history as more than the first African-American president of these
United States.
Trucks
at Work: The moment is here
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
And so it begins – perhaps the most awaited U.S. Presidential
term in recent memory. What does it hold for our nation and for we as a
people?
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Trucking Around the World |
Greener
going forward--U.S. or Europe?
In 2008, while the EU 27 worked towards the adoption of
groundbreaking climate change legislation, Barack Obama made ambitious
commitments to tackle global warming during his presidential campaign.
Ahead of global talks for a post-Kyoto climate deal, EurActiv asked
experts whether Obama will outgreen Europe....
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Video: FMCSA Wrap Up Part
2
John Hill of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
explains why he believes EOBRs represent a boon for truck
drivers....
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