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Report Says Proposed GHG Rule Good for Bottom Line
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A report on the proposed Phase 2 greenhouse-gas rules found 87% of medium- and heavy-duty fleet operators surveyed earlier supported increased fuel efficiency and fewer emissions because the changes would also reduce what typically is trucking's second-biggest expense, fuel.
Truck Tonnage Jumps 3.7% in July, Hits Second Best-Level Ever
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Truck tonnage rose 3.7% last month on a year-over-year basis, rebounding to the second-highest level ever with help from improved retail sales, housing starts and factory output, American Trucking Associations reported.
Kane Is Able Sues Volvo, Others After CNG Truck Fire
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Trucking and logistics operator Kane Is Able Inc. has sued Volvo Group North America, Cummins Westport and Agility Fuel Systems in connection with the fire and explosion of a CNG-powered tractor earlier this year, seeking to recover damages related to the incident.
UPS Completes $1.8 Billion Coyote Logistics Acquisition
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UPS Inc. announced it has completed the $1.8 billion purchase of third-party provider Coyote Logistics to expand the package carrier's presence in the domestic brokerage market.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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