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April 21, 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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>> People
>> Fleet Management Tools
>> Editors' Blogs
>> Trucking Video
>> Newsline Archive
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A panel of professionals answers your questions on a variety of topics
John Dennehy
Idling
Alternatives

John Dennehy
Idling
Alternatives

Tim Miller
Tires

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>> The Truck Blue Book
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Top of the News
ATD panel delves into how trucking should do green
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Trucking experts believe the industry can no longer view the term "green truck" solely in terms of emission reductions. They say getting through the economic downturn and dealing with ever-stricter emission regulations means truck owners must find ways to lower their costs, too—to save green as well as be green...




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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
Diesel prices flat for 4th straight week
By Brian Straight, managing editor
The four-week average for diesel in the U.S. has remained steady as $2.22/gal., down nearly $2 from the same period a year ago.




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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.


Trailers
Wabash National expresses doubt about its survival
By Rick Weber, associate editor, Trailer-Body Builders
Trailer maker Wabash National has expressed concerns about its viability in documents it filed with the Security and Exchange Commission.




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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


People
Bickford named to Meritor marketing post
Aaron Bickford has been appointed director of marketing-- North America, for ArvinMeritor’s Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business.




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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
Integrated driver training and risk management
A popular driver training program and safety and risk management solution have been integrated to offer fleets a one-stop solution, according to ThoughtDrivers.




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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.


Editors' Blogs
Trucks at Work: 100 MPG?
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
It’s seems impossible – ludicrous, even – to suggest something as big and ungainly as the H3 Hummer could be designed to get 100 miles to the gallon.

Trucking Video
Video: The Green Truck
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
ATD panelists on what the green truck should be all about...

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