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Fleet Equipment

GreenRoad Advanced Tracking offers
fleets a new level of driver insights

May 16, 2013 7:00 AM

GreenRoad has announced the integration and availability of GreenRoad Advanced Tracking, powered by the GPS Insight fleet tracking service....

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AccellosOne SkyTrack Mobile
integrates with DispatchSeries

May 9, 2013 7:00 AM

Accellos has launched AccellosOne SkyTrack Mobile as part of its Transportation Suite of products....

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Luber-finer brand of filters showcased

May 8, 2013 9:49 AM

FRAM Filtration’s Luber-finer brand of heavy-duty filters was showcased as part of the HDA Truck Pride annual membership meeting, which was held May 1-5 in Orlando FL...

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index
advances 0.9% in March

Apr 25, 2013 9:43 AM

The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index gained 0.9% in March 2013 after decreasing 0.7% in February....

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GE Capital provides Driver Accountability

Apr 17, 2013 8:33 AM

GE Capital Fleet Services has introduced Driver Accountability, a violation management system that increases fleet managers’ control over violation expenses...

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Rand McNally integrates Workflow
with McLeod LoadMaster Enterprise

Apr 11, 2013 7:00 AM

Rand McNally announced recently that its automated Workflow capability is now integrated with McLeod Software’s LoadMaster Enterprise....

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NACFE fuel efficiency
study indicates fleets
are reducing expenses

Mar 29, 2013 8:30 AM

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has announced the results of what has been called the “the most comprehensive study of Class 8 fuel efficiency adoption ever conducted.”...

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Trucker who rescued
family of six earns 30th
Highway Hero laurels

Mar 26, 2013 9:29 AM

A truck driver who rescued a family of six from a smashed minivan has been named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero....

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Components

Prestone launches Command Rewards

May 8, 2013 9:48 AM

Prestone Products Corporation has launched its new Command Rewards program. Designed to recognize its channel partners for hard work and dedication, the new rewards program also coincides with Prestone’s recent launch of its new Command heavy-duty antifreeze/coolant products...

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Goodyear improves three tire lines

May 8, 2013 9:32 AM

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has enhanced three tire lines to help commercial trucks travel further on a tank of fuel...

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Engines

T680, T880 optimized with Paccar MX-13

Apr 3, 2013 8:36 AM

Kenworth Truck Company is offering the T680 and T880, optimized with the Paccar MX-13 engine, in a configuration for superior maneuverability, visibility, and performance...

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Pilot Flying J offers
DEF at the pump
at 3,000 fuel lanes

Apr 2, 2013 9:16 AM

Pilot Flying J now offers diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) at the pump at 3,000 fuel lanes across the United States....

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Leasing

Penske launches drive
to benefit Paralyzed
Veterans of America

May 14, 2013 9:25 AM

Penske Truck Rental has announced a new fund-raising effort to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE campaign....

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Penske, UTI establish scholarship program

May 8, 2013 9:31 AM

Penske Truck Leasing has established the Penske Truck Leasing Diesel Excellence Scholarship through the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation...

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Lubricants

D&D Sexton switches
to re-refined motor oil

Aug 3, 2011 10:27 AM

Universal Lubricants, a producer of eco-friendly motor oils, has joined forces with D&D Sexton Inc, a Midwestern common/contract refrigerated carrier. ...

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Driven some rough roads?
Tell Shell—and win a prize

Apr 12, 2010 10:12 AM

The makers of Shell Rotella engine oil want to hear from professional drivers about the toughest roads they drive and how they are able to protect themselves and their cargo....

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Trailers

NACFE fuel efficiency
study indicates fleets
are reducing expenses

Mar 29, 2013 8:30 AM

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has announced the results of what has been called the “the most comprehensive study of Class 8 fuel efficiency adoption ever conducted.”...

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Prime Inc installing
ATDynamics TrailerTails
to boost driver income

Mar 28, 2013 9:40 AM

Prime Inc is installing fuel-saving TrailerTail aerodynamic fairings on all remaining new trailers purchased by the carrier in 2013....

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Trucks

Penske launches drive
to benefit Paralyzed
Veterans of America

May 14, 2013 9:25 AM

Penske Truck Rental has announced a new fund-raising effort to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE campaign....

More

Penske, UTI establish scholarship program

May 8, 2013 9:31 AM

Penske Truck Leasing has established the Penske Truck Leasing Diesel Excellence Scholarship through the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation...

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