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Higher oil prices forecast

DOE raised its diesel-price forecast for the rest of this year by 3 cents to $2.96 a gallon, and for 2011 by 4 cents to $3.14.

October 13, 2010

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Navistar lays off 250 workers

Approximately 250 workers at a Navistar truck assembly plant in Springfield, Ohio, received temporary lay-off notices Oct. 8.

October 12, 2010

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Diesel price soars

The national average price is 46.6 cents higher than the same week last year and the highest since $3.094 the week of May 17.

October 12, 2010

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405 freeway to be closed in Los Angeles

A 5.5-mile section of the freeway through Los Angeles will be closed for five consecutive nights.

October 12, 2010

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Shell launches lube tour

Shell is touring eight U.S. cities through Oct. 28 to educate fleet owners and maintenance managers about products and services.

October 11, 2010

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Fatal crash causes reported

Analysis of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System database shows single-vehicle crash fatalities are the most prevalent.

October 11, 2010

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California agency may amend truck rules

California Air Resources Board is considering delaying particulate matter rules from 2011 to 2012 and truck replacement from 2013 to 2015.

October 11, 2010

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California agency studies reefer unit rule

California Air Resources Board will enforce the January compliance deadline, but will consider an option for meeting the standard.

October 8, 2010

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Trucking employment dips

Year over year, payroll employment was down 0.6 percent in September from September 2009.

October 8, 2010

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Diesel show kicks off in Charlotte

The show includes trucking- and construction-related exhibits, truck drag races and a free country music concert.

October 8, 2010

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Nashville Rush hosts truck show

The initial Chrome and Class Truck Show will be held Oct. 15-16.

October 8, 2010

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Goodyear’s Highway Hero nominations open

Nominations must be received by Nov. 30 for incidents that happened between Nov. 16, 2009, and Nov. 15.

October 8, 2010