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Trucking Company In Kentucky Semi Truck Crash Had Poor Safety Rating - InjuryBoard.com (blog)

by @ Wednesday, March 31st, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized

Boston Globe

Trucking Company In Kentucky Semi Truck Crash Had Poor Safety Rating
InjuryBoard.com (blog)
Nationwide, large trucks (known as tractor trailers, semi trucks, eighteen wheelers, diesel, big rigs, or commercial trucks) make up only about 3% of the
Semi Driver To Be Laid To RestWLKY Louisville
Alabama trucking firm, Hester Inc., had poor safety record before Int. 65 crashCincinnati.com

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Proposed Text Ban For Truck Drivers - WJAC Johnstown

by @ Wednesday, March 31st, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized

The Money Times

Proposed Text Ban For Truck Drivers
WJAC Johnstown
It's even a problem with some tractor trailers drivers. Now the US Department of Transportation is working to put a stop to it.
Study Outlines Approach to Fuel Economy Standards for TrucksTruckinginfo

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Improving fuel economy of tractor-trailers, buses, work trucks - EurekAlert (press release)

by @ Wednesday, March 31st, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized

Improving fuel economy of tractor-trailers, buses, work trucks
EurekAlert (press release)
For example, using advanced diesel engines in tractor-trailers could lower their fuel consumption by up to 20 percent by 2020, and improved aerodynamics
Advanced Diesel Engines May Cut Truck Fuel Use 20% by 2020Environmental Leader

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VIDEO: Improving the efficiency of trailer brakes - FarmersWeekly

by @ Wednesday, March 31st, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized

VIDEO: Improving the efficiency of trailer brakes
FarmersWeekly
Agricultural vehicles such as tractors and trailers must comply with the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations Act 1986.

Police Blotter - Allentown Morning Call

by @ Wednesday, March 31st, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized

Police Blotter
Allentown Morning Call
Hammond was hauling FedEx tandem trailers and drove into the back of a tractor-trailer driven by Franklin R. Suero at 4:08 am, Polite said.

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Suffolk drops special permit for tractor-trailers - The Virginian-Pilot

by @ Tuesday, March 30th, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized

Suffolk drops special permit for tractor-trailers
The Virginian-Pilot
The city has dropped a special permit requirement for sealed cargo trucks passing through Suffolk to and from port terminals.

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NYC Food Bank Gets 850000 Donated Eggs - The Epoch Times

by @ Tuesday, March 30th, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized

NYC Food Bank Gets 850000 Donated Eggs
The Epoch Times
Three tractor trailers trucked in the cargo from surrounding egg farmers. Eggs are “prized” by the food bank and soup kitchens due their to high protein and

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Truck driver killed on I-78 in New Jersey, westbound delays - Allentown Morning Call

by @ Tuesday, March 30th, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized

Truck driver killed on I-78 in New Jersey, westbound delays
Allentown Morning Call
Hammond was hauling FedEx tandem trailers and drove into the back of another tractor-trailer, driven by Franklin R. Suero, said Polite.

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About 48000 trucks ignored I-894/45 weight limit - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

by @ Tuesday, March 30th, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized

About 48000 trucks ignored I-894/45 weight limit
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
That equals roughly 16.2% of all tractor trailers, according to records provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Calculated over seven months

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How TV Makers Are Selling the Idea of 3-D at Home - New York Times

by @ Monday, March 29th, 2010. Filed under Uncategorized

How TV Makers Are Selling the Idea of 3-D at Home
New York Times
Panasonic also has introduced its 3-D products and sent a fleet of tractor trailers on a tour to acquaint consumers with the technology.

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