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April 20, 2009
A Penton Media Publication
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Don’t let high fuel prices cut into your bottom line
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EPA
zeroes in on greenhouse gases
By Sean Kilcarr
WASHINGTON. In the opening salvo of what is sure to be another
contentious emissions battleground, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) issued a proposed finding on April 17 that greenhouse gases
contribute to air pollution that may endanger the public health and
welfare.
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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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Dealing
with the challenges
By Sean Kilcarr
WASHINGTON. In the words of the chairman of the American Truck
Dealers (ATD), the economic picture before the trucking industry is
perfectly clear – and it ain't pretty. Yet truck dealers need to
recognize there are opportunities to be had in this
downturn.
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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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Roadranger
executive: Trucking's "been this bad before"
By Sean Kilcarr
WASHINGTON. With the economy still in turmoil and new, stricter
emission regulations on the near horizon, it's easy for those in
trucking to get stuck in "panic mode."
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LoneStar
scores "Truck of the Year" award
By Sean Kilcarr
WASHINGTON. Navistar's LoneStar Class 8 highway tractor won top
honors in the inaugural "Commercial Truck of the Year" competition
established by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) organization. The
announcement was made at the annual ATD convention held
here.
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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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PacLease
brochure touts benefits of truck leasing
For trucking companies unsure of whether they want to lease or
purchase their vehicles given the current economic climate, a new
brochure from Paccar Leasing Co. (PacLease) offers some
help.
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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.
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TMC
committee to explore service relationships
The American Trucking Assn.'s Technology & Maintenance Council has
formed a committee to look at ways to improve maintenance practices and
relationships between independent service providers, OEM dealer networks
and transportation providers.
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An artist's
passion
Sean Kilcarr
It’s not every day that you find the craftsmanship of custom
trucks appreciated by the art world – much less the young, hip,
“Graffiti Art” style set.
Trucking
receives border boost
Brian Straight
So, President Barack Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderón
met late last week to discuss a number of items of concern to both
countries: drug trafficking, border control, and
trucking.
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