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March 2, 2009
A Penton Media Publication
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ConocoPhillips Lubricants launches liquid titanium heavy-duty engine
oil.
Are hostile elements threatening your engines? Fight back with Guardol
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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Daimler
Trucks opens second Mexico plant
By Jim Mele, editor-in-chief
While some might call the decision to open an all-new $300-million
truck plant in this economic environment “muy loco,” it is “the
right investment at the right time in the right place,” according to
Andreas Renschler, the head of Daimler Trucks and board member of parent
Daimler AG.
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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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ATA
tonnage index grows, but recovery still far away
The American Trucking Assns.’ (ATA) seasonally adjusted for-hire
truck tonnage index increased 3% in January, marking only the second
month-to-month increase in the past seven months.
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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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NPTC
announces details for annual conference
The National Private Truck Council’s (NPTC) 2009 Annual Education
Management Conference and Exhibition, which will be held May 3-5, 2009
in Nashville, will feature keynote speakers addressing issues important
to the industry, two general sessions focusing on fuel management
strategies and 22 educational workshops.
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Our Customer-Driven Commitment
makes PeopleNet the leading mobile communications and onboard computing
provider in the business. Serving the unique and specific needs of
fleets coast-to-coast and throughout Canada, PeopleNet is known for the
customer-driven innovation, unparalleled flexibility, leading edge
technology and proactive customer care that gives fleets a real business
edge.
Visit us online at
www.peoplenetonline.com.
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Smith
Electric Vehicles to release electric zero-emission trucks
Smith Electric Vehicles (SEV) U.S. Corp. has announced it will
assemble and market all-electric zero-emission commercial vehicles in
North America, initially focused on depot-based route delivery fleets.
The company’s first zero-emission truck model will be the Smith
Newton, featuring a top speed of 50 mph, a range on one battery charge
in excess of 100 miles and a payload of up to 16,280 lbs., SEV
said.
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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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J.J.
Keller introduces online maintenance tracker
A new web-based application from J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
will allow motor carriers to track and manage daily preventative
maintenance tasks, including scheduling and recording common
maintenance, reporting on repair orders, scheduling mechanics and
tracking inventory of vehicle parts, the company said.
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FleetPride, Inc.
America’s premier nationwide supplier of heavy duty truck and trailer
parts — operates 184 locations in 39 states and carries a full line of
nationally recognized brand name parts, as well as an assortment of
private brand parts. In addition, FleetPride offers in-house
remanufactured products such as brake shoes, transmissions, rear axles
and driveline components. Truck and trailer repair services are also
offered at a number of locations.
www.fleetpride.com
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Between
the Lines: Tough trucking
By David Cullen, executive editor
It doesn’t take an economist to tell you these are tough times
for truckers. Nonetheless, if you are going to gauge exactly how tough
these times are, it sure helps to consult some meaningful
numbers.
Trucks
at Work: Beyond style
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Perhaps both the biggest advantage and danger to the singularly
bold design of Navistar’s Class 8 LoneStar tractor is that it
sacrifices the middle ground: drivers and truck buyers alike will either
hate it or love it, period. There’s just no fence sitting with this
one.
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Trucking Around the World |
EU rejects
calls for auto bailout
European Union leaders rejected pleas for an aid package for
eastern Europe and EU funds for carmakers, bowing to German concerns
over budget deficits as the economic slump deepens....
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