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March 30, 2009
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ConocoPhillips Lubricants launches liquid titanium heavy-duty engine oil.

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Top of the News

U.S. automakers face the music
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
General Motors faces a long, tough climb back to solvency – one that won’t be solved without a far more serious corporate restructuring, according to experts.

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

Equipment

Kenworth adds tandem rear suspension
The proprietary Kenworth AG400L is a 40,00-lb. highway suspension system that is disc brake-compatible...

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.

Trailers

CARB targeting trailers
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. reports that two upcoming rules promulgated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will mandate changes to all 53-ft refrigerated and dry-van trailers domiciled in the Golden State...

The Power of Platinum Conquers Rust-Jacking!

PlatinumShield™ coating extends the life of your brakes. Rust-jacking has been a significant industry problem. Now ArvinMeritor engineers offer you breakthrough technology on its Meritor remanufactured brake shoes with PlatinumShield coating - backed by our 3-Year/300,000-Mile warranty against rust-jacking. Visit MeritorPlatinumShield.com

Software

Keynoter announced for Dossier User Group
Steven Wayne Saltzgiver, fleet director for the state of Georgia, will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Dossier User Group

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

Fleet Management Tools

Navman upgrades online tracking
New reports that offer a snapshot of overall fleet operations lead the new features for OnlineAVL2, an online vehicle tracking and logistics system from Navman Wireless North America.

Editors' Blogs

Between the Lines: The good, the bad-- and the Camaro!
By David Cullen, executve editor
The Obama Administration is getting down to brass tacks on exactly how they intend to breathe some real life back into America’s wheezing auto giants.

Trucks at Work: It's all about product
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
So Rick Wagoner is out and little-known Fritz Henderson is in, taking the helm at General Motors at a time when many believe the global carmaker is in its death throes...

Trucking Straight Talk: Finally, some strings
By Brian Straight, managing editor
As far as I’m concerned, it’s about time the government took responsibility for all the bailout money going around.

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