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Report: Trucker in van crash talking on cell phone

The Kentucky state police report says another truck driver estimated the driver was traveling at 80 mph.

May 7, 2010

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Trailer orders surge in March

Commercial trailer net orders have posted year-over year growth for six consecutive months.

May 6, 2010

Business

Merits of port truck programs debated

Southern California port Clean Truck Programs were discussed at a Congressional hearing as to whether trucking law should be changed.

May 6, 2010

Business

Wisconsin to ban texting

Now half of the states prohibit texting while behind the wheel in some form.

May 5, 2010

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UPDATE: Scenes from Nashville trucking central

There’s been little to no coverage of a big portion of Nashville’s industrial and transportation base, much of it situated along rail tracks north and south of the Cumberland River and east of downtown, that was still, as of yesterday, under water. In my last post, I mentioned Vitran Express and intermodal carrier TCW, both situated, along […]

May 5, 2010

Business

Engine oil drain valve

The Fumoto Valve is a quick-release brass ball valve that replaces a standard crankcase oil drain plug. By installing the valve, the company says, engine oil can drain without the use of tools and without a mess. The valve requires one to lift the lever from its locked position and give it a quarter turn […]

May 5, 2010

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Engine maintenance solution

The CombustiKleen Upper Cylinder & Intake System Cleaner is pulled directly from the can into the intake manifold, the company says. The fine mist reaches every part of the intake and combustion chamber, removing contaminants such as carbon, gum and varnish. Gold Eagle Co., (800) 621-1251

May 5, 2010

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Battery isolator

Cole Hersee’s Smart Battery Isolator 48525 and 48530 prevents loads on the auxiliary battery from draining the starting battery, the company says. The smart battery isolator provides a more flexible solution than traditional isolators, as it is not specific to an alternator type. Also, Cole Hersee’s smart battery isolator is smaller, lighter and generates less […]

May 5, 2010

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Heavy-haul trailer

Fontaine Trailer’s Fontaine Magnitude 55MX is an extendable heavy-haul trailer that features a modular design that provides convenience and versatility, the company says. Built with 100,000 pounds minimum yield steel flanges, the Magnitude 55MX is durable and designed to deliver years of service. It has a 29-foot clear deck length in the retracted position and […]

May 5, 2010

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Michigan begins texting ban

Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm on April 30 signed an anti-texting bill into law, making the state the 24th with such a ban. The newly signed legislation explicitly prohibits a person from reading, writing or sending text messages while driving a vehicle in Michigan. Under the ban, texting while driving is a secondary offense that allows […]

May 4, 2010

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National diesel price surges to 18-month high

The national average retail price of a gallon of diesel jumped again this week, rising to its highest level in 18 months, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The price rose 4.4 cents to $3.122 in the latest week. Increasing for the tenth week in the past 11 weeks, the national price was the […]

May 4, 2010

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Pennsylvania ends truck idling exemption

Pennsylvania has stopped its idling exemption for trucks during federally mandated operator rest periods. Before May 1, trucks were exempt from the idling restriction under a 2008 state law covering idling of diesel-powered motor vehicles, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said in a statement. Meanwhile, the state legislature is meeting in a special session […]

May 4, 2010