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March 10, 2009
A Penton Media Publication
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Teamsters,
Public Citizen call for new HOS rules
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
Four safety groups have filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District
Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit to overturn the current
hours-of-service regulations, calling for a rule that “improves truck
safety, reduces fatigue-related crashes, and safeguards truck driver
health.” The groups also sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation
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Diesel
prices drop four cents
The average diesel price in the U.S. decreased four cents to $2.05
per gallon for the week of March 9th, according the Energy Information
Administration (EIA). The average price is down nearly two dollars a
gallon year-over-year from the $3.97 recorded on March 10,
2008.
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FCCC
adds new powertrain features
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has introduced two new
powertrain features for the diesel walk-in van market, the Vehicle
Acceleration Rate Management System (VARMS) and the Load-Based Shift
Scheduling (LBSS), which the company said improves fuel economy by up to
8%.
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Thermo
King cuts prices for aftermarket parts
Thermo King Corp. has lowered prices on more than 160 aftermarket
parts for Thermo King refrigeration units and TriPac APUs, the company
announced.
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Trucking
Straight Talk: Government takes short-sighted approach
By Brian Straight, managing editor
For fleets interested in pursuing hybrid technologies, now is the
time. While money may be tight, fleets with a firm grasp of their
financial future can take advantage of several funding options available
through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Trucks
at Work: Almost...
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Probably the best adjective ever applied to Bob Lutz came from
Reuters upon the announcement of his impending retirement at the end of
this year: “Colorful.”
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