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May 12, 2008
A Penton Media Publication
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Red is the New Green. Great Dane's commitment to improving
trailer aerodynamics and fuel efficiency is just one way we are working
to reduce our environmental footprint. Many of our trailer components
are made of recyclable materials, as well. For more on this and other
environmentally responsible business practices, visit Booth 34075 at the
Mid America Trucking Show March 27-29 in Louisville, Kentucky. www.greatdanetrailers.com.
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Broad
impact of diesel spike
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
High diesel fuel prices are broadly impacting the U.S.
transportation system. However, some freight segments are finding that
they can cope with higher fuel costs better than others.
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Drive quality. MaxxForce.
MaxxForce International Diesel Power engines deliver the reliability,
durability and fuel economy your business demands and the performance
drivers respect. That's why MaxxForce is the best-selling mid-range
commercial diesel brand, number 1 for the last 18 years. Now the
MaxxForce line includes the most advanced Class 8 diesel. Learn more at
www.MaxxForce.com.
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Carrier
reefers have CARB covered
Supra truck refrigeration units from Carrier Transicold now meet
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions
standard, according to the company.
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Horton Roller Bushings Suspension Products
provide a smooth ride, improved handling and less chassis stress. They
are the easy-to-install, trouble-free solution that eliminates the worry
of seized pins and front wheel hop. Roller Bushings are designed to
provide the long-term lubrication necessary for a properly maintained
suspension system. 1-888-813-9926; www.hortonww.com/forb
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Heavy
axles get lube option
Already available on the Dana D170 and D190 tandem drive axles, the
OnDemand lube pump is now offered as an option on the company’s
40,000-lb. tandems...
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Paperless Fleet Operations: Cadec Outlines “10 Ways to Go
Paperless” with Fleet Management
Download this complimentary e-report from Cadec detailing 10 common
paper-based processes that can be automated with fleet management
systems, from driver logs to maintenance records and more. As part of
this report, learn how Cheney Brothers food distribution company
eliminated $400,000 in costs by going paperless. Download the entire
report: www.cadec.com/paperless
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Click
it in Texas
Starting May 19 and ending June 1, thousands of Texas state
troopers, police officers and sheriff’s deputies will be on the
streets and highways issuing citations to drivers who aren’t buckled
up
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FREE guide to meeting CARB standards
“Meeting CARB Standards” discusses APU alternatives for complying
with new California anti-idling regulations that took effect Jan. 1,
2008. Also includes ROI and payback data for the diesel-fueled,
CARB-compliant Cummins ComfortGuard APU. The guide is available FREE
from Cummins, manufacturer of the new CARB-approved ComfortGuard™
APU integrated system. click here.
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ALK
updates PC*Miler
ALK Technologies has released the PC*Miler 22, the 22nd annual
upgrade for its routing, mileage and mapping software.
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eXTRAordinary Trailers for Sale.
XTRA Lease has a large selection of pre-owned trailers for sale at
great prices!
With trailers available at our rental locations throughout the U.S. and
Canada, you have easy access to the best pre-owned trailers on the
market! Call 1-800-325-1453, x4067 or visit xtralease.com/trailersales.
www.xtralease.com/trailersales
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Trucks
at Work: Merciless Mother Nature
By Sean Kilcar, senior editor
This weekend six inches of rain dumped on Fairfax County, VA,
turned my basement into something resembling the tidal flats out at the
Chesapeake Bay.
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Hundreds of challenges. One simple solution.
Creating an integrated brake system meant overcoming hundreds of
challenges that could impact your brake system effectiveness. Through
decades of air brake design and manufacturing, Haldex has developed air
brake and suspension control products that work together. Like our
popular Automatic Brake Adjusters, we’ve got a line of air brake
system products that will keep you on the road.
www.hbsna.com
877-2HALDEX
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