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Dealers See ‘Cliff’ Deal as Fix for Slumping Used Truck Sales
Used-truck sales slumped in late 2012, but last week’s “fiscal cliff” agreement created hope that a catch-up effect could buoy sales, industry officials said.
Appeals Court to Hear Arguments in March Urging Changes to Portions of HOS Rule
A federal appeals court in Washington will hear arguments in March urging it to overturn portions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s latest hours-of-service rule.
Wide-Base Tire Sales Expected to Rise in 2013 Despite Challenges, Manufacturers, Fleets Say
Despite challenges accompanying the use of wide-base tires on Class 8 trucks, experts, carriers and manufacturers said they expect to see substantial growth in their use in 2013.



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ATRI Surveying Drivers on HOS Restart Changes
The American Transportation Research Institute is asking commercial drivers to weigh in on changes to the 34-hour restart provision of the federal hours-of-service rule, set to take effect in July.

Cass Freight Index Improves in December
December freight volumes grew modestly, in part due to a strike at the Port of Long Beach, Calif., according to the latest freight index report from Cass Information Systems released Tuesday.

Shorepower Adds Electric Plug-In Sites to Eight Truck Stops
Shorepower Technologies announced that eight more truck stops across the country have added electric plug-in sites.
 

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