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Minnesota Trucking Association partners with Truckers Against Trafficking
The Minnesota Trucking Association has joined the fight to stop human trafficking by partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking. The MTA board of directors voted unanimously at its March meeting to support this effort. “Because MTA members travel areas where human trafficking occurs, they are in a unique position to combat the problem” says Joyce Brenny, […]
April 10, 2012
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Shipping FedEx envelopes is now carbon-neutral
FedEx Express announced that it is launching a carbon-neutral shipping program for its most widely-used packaging solution for document shipping by offering carbon-neutral envelope shipping at no extra charge to the customer. The company’s standard shipping envelope is made from 100 percent recycled content and is 100 percent recyclable. FedEx Express will make an investment […]
April 10, 2012
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ADS committed to green diesel
The Association of Diesel Specialists released a statement of its green policies. ADS says it believes in economical, durable and clean diesel engines as one of the key elements for addressing global pollution and fossil fuel depletion. As part of the association’s commitment to clean diesel, the ADS board of directors has created a “Green […]
April 10, 2012
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AAIA seeks ‘Head of the Class’ nominees
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association is gearing up to select its second annual “Head of the Class Award” winners, to honor up to seven aftermarket companies that continually invest in employee education and training. The award was created in 2011 and will be administered by the AAIA Education Committee on behalf of the association. “This […]
April 10, 2012
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McLeod Software releases LoadMaster, PowerBroker Version 11.0
McLeod Software, a provider of transportation management software, announced the release of LoadMaster Enterprise and PowerBroker Version 11.0. As part of this release, McLeod says new functional enhancements and 3rd party integration were added to the products. With capacity shortages putting upward pressure on rates, the key differentiator in competing for the best customers is […]
April 10, 2012
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Diamond International breaks ground on new Missouri dealership
Diamond International of Springfield, Mo., held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 4 at 2635 E. Diamond St., the future home of the new facility. The ceremony was followed by a luncheon reception for Diamond International customers, employees and local community leaders, including Jim O’Neal, mayor of Springfield. More than 350 guests attended. “Diamond International of […]
April 10, 2012
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Hovis Technical Training Center holds grand opening
Federated member Hovis Auto & Truck Supply celebrated the grand opening of its Hovis Technical Training Center with an open house March 23-24 at the facility in Mercer, Pa. The open house featured a business management course entitled “More Profits and More Cash for My Automotive Repair Business,” conducted by Mike Allen, vice president, Federated […]
April 10, 2012
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Amsoil reformulates greases
Amsoil says it has reformulated its Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease and Synthetic Water-Resistant Grease to provide improved protection and performance in a wide range of applications. Both have calcium sulfonate complex thickeners formulated to allow for improved extreme-pressure properties, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, high-temperature stability and water resistance. Amsoil Synthetic Water-Resistant Grease is an extreme-pressure grease […]
April 10, 2012
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Wix Filters offers 2012 catalog
Wix Filters has issued its 2012 heavy-duty trucks master catalog, which covers more than 5,000 products with dimensions, thread sizes, gasket information and application summary. “Our catalogs provide Wix customers with a universal resource for dependable product information,” says Dan Moser, publications manager. “Since our first catalog in the 1940s, our goal has remained the […]
April 10, 2012
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Snap-on launches Masters of Metal Tour
With customized semi-trailers full of the latest Snap-on tools and equipment, the interactive Snap-on Masters of Metal Tour celebrates automotive service technicians as the “masters of their trade” and will provide them with a hands-on experience with the newest and most exciting products Snap-on has to offer. “The Snap-on Masters of Metal Tour is the […]
April 10, 2012
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April 9, 2012
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Diesel prices head higher again
A week after diesel prices dipped after nine straight increases, the national average price of diesel rose once again, increasing 0.6 cent to $4.148 a gallon during the week ended Monday, April 9, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. Prices are, on average, 7 cents higher than the same week last […]
April 9, 2012
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Three oil companies reportedly settle ‘hot fuel’ claims
BP Products North America Inc., ConocoPhillips Co. and Shell Oil Products US reportedly have agreed to settle lawsuits accusing them of cashing in on “hot fuel” – diesel and gasoline sold without adjusting the volume for temperature. Gasoline and diesel expand in warmer months, so a gallon of fuel in the summer contains less energy […]
April 9, 2012
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Public-private transportation bill advances in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania House members have approved a bill that sets the basis for public-private partnerships for transportation projects. The House voted 126-66 to pass H.B. 3, which allows the governor to appoint a Public-Private Transportation Partnership Board to evaluate and decide on PPP infrastructure proposals. However, the legislature could block a project if both chambers adopt […]
April 9, 2012
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DOT orders J&A Transportation to shut down
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Monday, April 9, announced that it has declared New Jersey-based J&A Transportation Inc. an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered the commercial truck company to shut down its operations. FMCSA said it placed J&A Transportation out-of-service after numerous roadside inspections that found multiple hours-of-service, driver and […]
April 9, 2012
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Dayton Freight relocates Kentucky service center
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. has relocated its service center in Bowling Green, Ky. The facility features new office space and 19 dock doors and triples the less-than-truckload company’s dock space in Bowling Green. “This added door capacity in Bowling Green ensures our ability to continue providing the high level of service our customers expect and […]
April 9, 2012
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Heavy-duty aftermarket up nearly 30% since 2009
MacKay & Co. has reported that since the trough of the heavy-duty aftermarket in December 2009, U.S. heavy-duty parts sales have increased by 29.4 percent. The news was reported by MacKay & Company to subscribers of its Aftermarket Index program. According to MacKay, sales to both original equipment service programs and the independent heavy-duty aftermarket […]
April 9, 2012
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Tacoma’s intermodal volumes continue strong
The Port of Tacoma announced that intermodal volumes increased for the fourth consecutive month, up 16 percent in February. Meanwhile, container volumes dipped 4 percent, reflecting a predicted decline in international containers in February as Chinese factories closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.
April 9, 2012
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