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Kenworth of Pennsylvania opens new dealership in Shartlesville

Kenworth of Pennsylvania has expanded its operation with a new full-service dealership in Shartlesville that provides truck operators comfortable driver amenities, easier accessibility and a wide selection of new Kenworth trucks. Kenworth of Pennsylvania-Shartlesville is ...

2010 Roadcheck sees near-record low out-of-service rates

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced Tuesday, July 13, that results from its recent Roadcheck 2010 reveal that the commercial motor vehicle industry is hovering close to the record low out-of-service rates set during 2009. ...

NATSO urges Senate to extend biodiesel tax credit

NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, along with industry partners, on Tuesday, July 13, urged congressional leaders to support an extension of the biodiesel tax credit. Sen. Charles Grassley’s amendment to the ...

Volvo, Mack tout 10,000 trucks sold with EPA 2010 engines

Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks Inc. on Tuesday, July 13, announced that orders for Class 8 trucks equipped with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2010-certified Volvo Group engines have surpassed the 10,000 mark. Equipped ...

SAF-Holland says it’s hiring again

SAF-Holland S.A., a global manufacturer and provider of systems and components for commercial trucks and trailers, on Tuesday, July 13, said it has recorded increasing utilization of its production capacities since the beginning of the ...

CCJ Symposium Early Bird Discount Extended for CCJ Readers

The early bird rate of $395 has been extended for all CCJ readers.  Receive $200 off the $595 registration rate by entering promo code CCJ at checkout. Register today space is limited! Registration includes all sessions, meals, hotel, networking, golf/spa activities.   CCJ Spring Symposium  is an exclusive event featuring forecasting experts, compelling speakers, industry issue analysis and the opportunity to network with the industry’s top suppliers and your peers. It will be held at the Ross Bridge Resort in Birmingham, Alabama.

HOS exemption would apply to anhydrous ammonia haulers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration today, July 14, announced its proposal to grant a two-year limited exemption from the federal hours-of-service regulations for the transportation of anhydrous ammonia from any distribution point to a ...

YRC Worldwide sends 42 drivers to national championships

YRC Worldwide Inc. announced that 42 of its professional drivers will compete at the 2010 National Truck Driving Championships to be held Aug. 3-7 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. To qualify for ...

U.S. diesel price falls 2.1 cents, $2.903

The national average retail price of a gallon of diesel declined for the third consecutive week, this time falling 2.1 cents to $2.903 for the week ending Monday, July 12. The price has fallen 5.8 ...

YRC Worldwide says tonnage continues to climb

YRC Worldwide Inc. on Monday, July 12, provided an update on its expected second-quarter results. For the second quarter of 2010, tonnage per day for YRC National was 27,000 and for YRC Regional was 26,900, ...

CVSA encourages UCR enforcement beginning Thursday

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is encouraging all jurisdictions throughout North America to begin enforcement of the Unified Carrier Registration for the 2010 registration year to begin effective Thursday, July 15. Forty-one states are participating ...

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Crackdown: FMCSA’s putting extra muscle into shutting down truck fleets

From in-depth coverage and data review, it's become clear that FMCSA is putting extra muscle into shutting down truck and bus fleets. Small ...

Risk & Reward, Part 2: CSA data shows independents at risk

Infographic: Small Fleets loom large on inspectors’ radar

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