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April 16, 2009
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Top of the News
Trucking cautious on calling bottom for economy
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
 Though the Federal Reserve is expressing cautious optimism that the economy may be stabilizing, albeit at a weak level, many observers within trucking feel the recession hasn't yet reached a firm bottom.



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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
Maryland's Pocari to be DOT Deputy Secretary
President Barack Obama has chosen Maryland Transportation Secretary John D Porcari for the number-two post at the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Deputy Secretary to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.



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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.

Running Green
Port of Tacoma unveils truck plan
The Port Commission for the Port of Tacoma in Washington State recently authorized a market-based program to help reduce over-the-road emissions from the oldest heavy-duty vehicles hauling in and out of the Port.



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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

Propane pickup CARB-certified
Roush Enterprises has announced the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved the Roush propane-powered conversion of the F-150 Ford pickup.



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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
Pegasus updates Transflo 2010
Pegasus TransTech’s Transflo 2010 document management and imaging software has been updated with additional power, scalability and business tools.



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Does Your Company’s GPS Data Match Your Drivers’ Logs?

Maintaining GPS data for 180 days exposes a company to countless liability risks and regulatory action, especially when you are uncertain what the data will reveal. RAIR can help you manage this exposure by comparing your drivers’ logs with your GPS data. For more information, visit RAIR GPS or call 1-888-444-7010.

Maintenance
OTC debuts new Stinger kits
OTC has released three new Stinger bearing race and seal driver kits that it said will simplify the installation of tapered bearing races and seals without damaging the component or housing.
Editors' Blogs
Straight Talk: Kenworth born and bred
By Brian Straight, managing editor
 Brand loyalty is important. That’s why dealers and OEMs do everything they can to retain their customers. The same holds true for the dealer-OEM relationship.
Trucking Around the World
Schmitz sees sharp drop in trailers
As Europe's top trailer maker Schmitz Cargobull sees it, the European trailer market has collapsed, according to the London-based Transport News Brief.
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