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February 17, 2009
A Penton Media Publication
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ConocoPhillips Lubricants launches liquid titanium heavy-duty engine
oil.
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ECT with Liquid Titanium, a premium, industry-leading API CJ-4
heavy-duty engine oil - now enhanced with liquid-titanium-additive
technology for proven antiwear protection and improved resistance to
corrosion and oxidation. Exclusively from ConocoPhillips Lubricants. www.conocophillipslubricants.com/titanium
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Tough
times still ahead for truck markets
By Jim Mele, editor-in-chief
Truck manufacturers and parts suppliers are in for a rough year as
truck fleets struggle with weak freight markets and tight credit,
according to economists, top industry executives and other observers at
a one-day, high-level industry meeting yesterday.
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Number-one Bottled Water Company has Reduced Idle Time by 41 Percent
Thanks to Cadec’s Advanced Fleet Management Software.
Read how this industry leader is using Cadec’s advanced fleet
management software and On-Board Computers in its entire fleet of 40
trucks for idle tracking, GPS management and paperless logging
capabilities. With the use of Cadec's solutions “Driver behavior
started to change almost immediately.” Read the case study at www.cadec.com/polandspring
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Intermodal
activity dropping
Intermodal transportation lost market share against trucks in the
fourth quarter of 2008 as dropping fuel prices and overcapacity in the
trucking market made it difficult for intermodal to continue growing,
FTR Associates said.
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Finally, an affordable diesel fuel management system for under
$2500.
With ProFlow’s Cube 70 MC Diesel Fuel Dispenser, you can monitor and
control your diesel fuel inventory, prevent diesel theft and have
accountability of your diesel usage. Data can be downloaded to a PC. [Read more]
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T.
Boone Pickens to give Green Truck Summit keynote
Billionaire energy activist T. Boone Pickens will give the keynote
address at The Work Truck Show 2009 Green Truck Summit on Tuesday, March
3, the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has
announced.
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Descartes Helps Deliver Payback Quickly in Tough Economic
Times.
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Join our LIVE web seminar to understand how Descartes can help improve
your bottom line. Register Now!
www.descartes.com/fleet
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Kenworth
hybrid for service applications
Kenworth Truck Co. has introduced its first diesel-electric hybrid
truck designed for service applications. The company said the T270
hybrid service truck can enhance fuel economy by up to
50%.
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FleetCare
America’s premier heavy duty truck and trailer service center network
— has over 180 service providers across the country. FleetCare offers
services for all makes, models and locations, 24/7 toll-free locator
service, dedicated website, highly trained technicians, brand name
parts, nationwide parts warranty and roadside assistance in many
locations.
www.fleetcare.info
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Paccar
receives J.D. Power Founder's Award
J.D. Power and Associates presented its Founder’s Award to Paccar
at the Heavy Duty Dialogue ’09, given to companies in the commercial
vehicle industry that have shown a continued commitment to customer
satisfaction.
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Trucks
at Work: Communication analysis
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
In doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand why keeping good
drivers long term saves fleets money across many different areas –
even Tim Crawford knows this, and he’s never driven a truck, nor
worked in trucking operations.
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