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Ind. changes move-over law

Drivers must reduce their vehicle’s speed 10 mph under the posted speed limit if they cannot move to an adjacent lane.

July 7, 2010

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Diesel prices fall

The national price declined 3.2 cents to $2.924 in the latest week.

July 7, 2010

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I-435 in Kansas City to be closed

Interstate 435 will be closed between 23rd Street and I-70 in Kansas City, Mo., for up to 53 hours over July 9-12.

July 5, 2010

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Massachusetts bans texting

Massachusetts is the 29th state to ban texting behind the wheel.

July 3, 2010

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Trucking adds more jobs

After adding 1,000 positions in June, payroll employment in trucking is up 8,800 jobs since March.

July 2, 2010

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Safety award deadline July 22

The award recognizes individuals, states and agencies with creative programs that improved truck safety.

July 2, 2010

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Boston hazmat route recommended

The Massachusetts Motor Transportation Association is strongly encouraging use of a Boston hazmat route city officials recommended.

July 2, 2010

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Seattle program scraps 200 drayage trucks

ScRAPS started last November with the goal of taking at least 250 drayage trucks with pre-1994 engines off the road.

July 2, 2010

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Survey: Truck owner satisfaction peaks early

Class 8 truck owner satisfaction peaks in the first nine months the truck is in service, then decreases notably

July 1, 2010

Overdrive Extra

Manufacturing still growing, but more slowly

The recovery is still with us, note the factory-watchers at the Institute for Supply Management. The manufacturing sector expanded in June for the 11th consecutive month, though at a less heated pace than in May. The overall economy for the 14th consecutive month in June. Of course, the housing and labor markets still suffer. The first […]

July 1, 2010

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Calif. truck registry updated

The Drayage Truck Registry should reflect a 12/31/13 compliance date to avoid being turned away.

July 1, 2010

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More visitors, exhibitors at Great West Truck Show

Attendance grew by 2 percent and floor exhibit space increased by 17 percent.

June 30, 2010