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May 22, 2013
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California port truckers sue over independent contractor status

A lawsuit that alleges Harbor Express Inc. — one of the largest trucking companies servicing Southern California ports — misclassified hundreds of truck drivers as independent contractors to avoid providing rest breaks and overtime pay was filed this week on behalf of two truck drivers who are seeking class action status. Lawyers for the plaintiffs said it could affect as many as 400 truck drivers who worked for the Wilmington-based company since May 2009....More
May 22, 2013
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Air-Weigh develops scale for Heil Starr refuse vehicles

Onboard electronic scale manufacturer Air-Weigh has developed a new scale for use on the Heil Starr refuse and recycling vehicle. The new scale is based on Air-Weigh’s LoadMaxx scale technology. It uses air pressure sensors to measure and calculate the tractor steer and drive axle weights, and patented deflection sensor technology on the trailer axle to measure the trailer weight. Warning and overweight alarm outputs are also available from the scale....More
May 22, 2013
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Advantage PressurePro upgrades Intelligent Monitor

Advantage PressurePro has integrated new upgrades to its Flex Intelligent Monitor (ITM). The new upgrades allow users to set custom reference pressures and temperature alert levels. The PressurePro Flex ITM allows users to display readings and alerts from PressurePro’s Universal Repeaters, allowing fully automated drop-and-hook monitoring for multi-trailer fleets. The upgrades also allow easy in-shop installation of Sensors to the Monitor....More
May 22, 2013
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Dillon Transport adds 25 Kenworth T800 LNG tractors

Burr Ridge, IL-based Dillon Transport will add 25 Kenworth T800s with liquefied natural gas engines to its 450-plus vehicle fleet. The tractors are short hood day cabs and will be powered by the new Cummins Westpory ISX12 G heavy-duty LNG engine....More
May 22, 2013
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Republic Services implements AT&T’s Push-to-Talk solution

Waste management company Republic Services will utilize AT&T’s Enhanced Push-to-Talk solution across its fleet. The service will allow Republic’s 10,000 plus waste management personnel to communicate quickly and easily with a simple touch of a button....More
May 22, 2013
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TMD Friction publishes drum brake lining catalog

NEW ORLEANS. TMD Friction has published a Textar & Don Drum Brake Lining catalog for commerical vehicles. The announcement was made this week at Waste Expo 2013 in New Orleans. The catalog provides information on friction materials for specific applications; for on-highway tractor trailers, buses & coaches and the vocational vehicles....More
May 22, 2013
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Xtra Lease extends trailer tracking contract with Omnitracs

Trailer equipment rental and leasing provider Xtra Lease has extended its contract with Omnitracs, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm, to continue to offer untethered trailing tracking....More
May 22, 2013
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Cummins rolls out engine line for refuse market

NEW ORLEANS. Engine-maker Cummins revealed its 2013 engine lineup for refuse vehicles at WasteExpo in New Orleans this week, showing off both diesel and natural gas-powered models. The OEM plans to offer the diesel-fired ISX12 and ISL9 for the refuse truck market in 2013, noting that both meet the 2013 and 2014 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Dept. of Transportation (DOT) greenhouse gas (GHG) fuel efficiency standards....More
May 21, 2013
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TruStar shows off portable natural gas fuel system

NEW ORLEANS. TruStar Energy is showing its portable fuel system (PFS) this week at the 2013 Waste Expo, being held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans....More
May 21, 2013
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Rush Enterprises founder W. Marvin Rush to retire as chairman

W. Marvin Rush has announced his retirement from the position of chairman of the board of Rush Enterprises, the company he founded. He will continue to serve as a member of the board of directors and have the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus. Rush founded the company in 1965.It now operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in the U.S.  The company also announced the appointment of W.M. “Rusty” Rush as the company’s chairman of the board....More
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