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February 26, 2009
A Penton Media Publication
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Returning to Long Beach!
Attend FFCA for updates on port drayage and on-road rules, GHG
regulations, DERA and Prop 1B funding programs, the latest clean diesel,
after-treatment and alternative fuel options and more.
FleetOwner readers attend “Tuesday Truck Sessions” FREE and receive
discounts on other sessions & events. Register today at 800-993-0302 or
www.ffcacalifornia.com
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Transportation
committee calls for vehicle miles traveled tax
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
The U.S. should change its infrastructure funding structure from
indirect motor fuel taxes to direct mileage-based fees, and increase the
federal gasoline tax and the federal diesel tax to aid the
transportation system in the short-term, the National Surface
Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission said at a press
conference earlier today to announce the release of its Paying Our Way:
A New Framework for Transportation Finance report.
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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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Driving
ahead
By David Cullen, executive editor
Fleet owners relying on first-generation “green screen”
computerized dispatching systems — let alone those still using white
boards — will be wowed by what the latest-generation dispatching
software can do.
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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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Truck
fatalities fell nearly 6% in 2007
Truck-involved fatalities fell to 2.12 per 100 million miles in
2007, down 5.8% from 2.25 per 100 million miles in 2006, according to
the latest data from the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA).
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National TruckPorts Offers Economical Fleet Service Space in Dallas
Area.
If your company operates fleets in the Dallas, TX area, National
TruckPorts has a way to service, maintain and store your vehicles at a
fraction of the cost of owning a facility. NTP features flexible,
cost-efficient shop space with office facilities and secured truck and
trailer parking. Visit our website and take a virtual tour of a typical
facility.
www.nationaltruckports.com
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GITI
aligns with Midnight Trucking Radio Network
GITI Tire USA has formed an alliance with The Midnight Trucking
Radio Network (MTRN) to provide a commercial message and overall support
for owner-operators, first-time buyers and small fleets, the company
said.
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Descartes Helps Deliver Payback Quickly in Tough Economic
Times.
- Improve on-time delivery by up to 15%
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- Increase delivery capacity by up to 30%
Join our LIVE web seminar to understand how Descartes can help improve
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www.descartes.com/fleet
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Arrow
extends warranty on some Volvo trucks
Arrow Truck Sales has extended its standard 30-day warranty to 90
days for select pre-owned Volvo trucks, the company announced. The
warranty covers the engine, transmission, rear end, radiator, ECM and
turbocharger.
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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 and models at all 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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Trucks
at Work: Investing in IT
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Probably about the last thing any trucker or other logistics
provider wants to even consider spending money on right now is anything
information technology (IT) related. I mean, come on – it’s tough
enough to survive as it is, so one must husband precious cash for things
like salaries, fuel, equipment; the stuff that fuels the core needs of a
freight business.
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Trucking Around the World |
EU would
consider taking U.S. to WTO over auto aid
The European Union would consider appealing to the World Trade
Organisation if U.S. aid for the American auto industry made conditions
unfair for European manufacturers, the EU's transport chief
said....
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