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Top of the News
Truck dealers banking on parts and service
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
 Many truck dealers are finding there's business to be had if the right mix of products and services are offered customers.



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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

Today's Headlines
Cadec, TelaPoint alliance helps rein in costs
Fleets looking to rein in costs can take advantage of a new alliance between Cadec Global and TelaPoint, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wright Express.



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People
Mack Trucks taps Hollenbeck for new strategic slot
Mack Trucks Inc. has appointed Bruce P. Hollenbeck to the newly created position of vp of strategic product programs in the Mack Product Portfolio Management organization.



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Business
Vipar adds Fontaine Parts Connection
Vipar Heavy Duty has announced it will add products manufactured by Fontaine Parts Connection to its portfolio of heavy-duty aftermarket brands.



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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

Fleet Management Tools
"My Freight Rates" culls shipping rates
The introduction of My Freight Rates by Transite Technology helps brokers and shippers access real-time shipment rates from 3PLs, according to Transite.
Editors' Blogs
Trucks at Work: Critiquing infrastructure needs
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
 The debate over the amount of tax dollars required to upgrade U.S. infrastructure is huge –and has seismic ramifications for trucking.
Trucking Around the World
Navistar Defense secures $180-million order from Britain
By David Cullen, executve editor
 According to Navistar Defense Ltd., the British Ministry of Defence (MOD has finalized an agreement to purchase 262 International-brand tactical wheeled vehicles as well as parts and support estimated at $180 million to help it respond to "evolving threats in Afghanistan."
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