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March 26, 2009
A Penton Media Publication
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TruckProtect’s Neck-It! doesn’t just protect your tank from high
volume fuel theft.
Using an effective anti-siphon device also reduces regular skimming
theft of five to ten gallons. This may not sound like a lot, but lose
ten gallons enough times, and it shows on the balance sheet. Neck-It!
protecting fuel, protecting Profits. Call 615-866-7984 or visit
truckprotect.com.
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New
economic data highlights positive direction
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
Sales of new homes increased last month for the first time since
July, the Dept. of Commerce reported yesterday, as sales of new
one-family houses in February 2009 were at a seasonally adjusted annual
rate of 337,000.
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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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News from Mid-America Trucking Show |
Hendrickson
advances on vocational, highway fronts
Hendrickson Truck Systems Group announced at the Mid-America
Trucking Show that several of its key suspension and axle offerings are
now available on specific vocational and highway truck models producing
by several OEMs, including its new Parasteer HD front air suspension
designed for twin- and tri-steer specialty applications at
Autocar.
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National TruckPorts Offers Secure Trailer Parking & Affordable Shop
Space.
If your company operates fleets in the Dallas, TX area, National
TruckPorts offers a facility where you can securely park, service and
maintain your fleet at a fraction of the cost of owning your own
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.
www.nationaltruckports.com
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EVI
rolls out hybrid and electric trucks
Electric Vehicles International (EVI) introduced its full-electric
(EV) and hybrid-electric vehicles (HEV) at the Mid-America Trucking
Show. The Class 3-6 trucks are assembled from glider kits equipped with
a customizable EVI hybrid or all-electric powertrain.
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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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Ancra
broadening trucking focus
Despite the economic downturn and falling freight levels, load
securement system supplier Ancra International is planning to expand
more broadly into the trucking market.
Truck
load-matching via cell phone
A new twist on load-matching services allows truckers to find and
bid for loads using their cell phones. “Speed is really what you need
in today’s freight market, so cutting down on the steps drivers and
fleets need to take to search for available loads is an important part
of that,” David VanBlaircom, marketing manager for GetLoaded.com, told
FleetOwner at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
Study
claims biodiesel reduces carbon
A new study by the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) and Chicago-based
Indigenous Energy, LLC, developers of emissions tracking systems, claims
that using soybean-based biodiesel can reduce carbon emissions by 78%
compared to petroleum-based diesel alone on a life cycle basis –
despite the fact that burning one gallon of either fuel produces almost
the exact same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2).
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Integrated
wireless for multi-modal fleets
A new wireless communication system for land-based mobile assets
can also be seamlessly integrated with the company’s global coverage
of ocean and air assets, according to Blue Sky Network.
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Fuel
additive promises diesel and gas economy
Described as an environmentally friendly fuel additive designed to
break down hydrocarbon molecule chains, Mach3 SEFS-HD allows gas and
diesel fuels to burn more completely, producing more efficient
combustion-- resulting in increased mileage and a reduction in harmful
emissions, according to Ecomotive Products Inc.
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Trucks
at Work: Big rig, big heart
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
A lot of people would look at Jerry Kissinger next to his superbly
dressed up 1991 Mack and think he’s just a show truck guy, out looking
for prize money and maybe a trophy or four.
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