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Diesel Average Climbs 3¢ to $2.865 a Gallon
U.S. retail fuel prices rose last week, with diesel gaining 3 cents a gallon, on average, while gasoline added 8.3 cents, the Department of Energy reported.
Labor Secretary Tom Perez Arrives as West Coast Ports Reopen
West Coast ports that were closed to incoming cargo over the holiday weekend reopened Feb. 17.
February 17, 2015Bolt Introduces Enhanced Mapping Product
Bolt, provider of a Web-based fleet management and dispatch platform, announced that it is now offering enhanced mapping software.
February 17, 2015ICAT Logistics Forms New Subsidiary, ICAT Customs Brokerage
ICAT Logistics Inc., an agency-based freight forwarder, said it has launched a new subsidiary, ICAT Customs Brokerage, to expand and enhance the company’s services.
February 17, 2015Pegasus TransTech Expands Transflo Express Scanning Network
Pegasus TransTech said it has expanded its Transflo Express truck-stop scanning network to more than 250 sites operated by TravelCenters of America.
February 17, 2015Road Choice Truck Parts Adds New Products
Road Choice Truck Parts said it has launched new product categories for the heavy-duty truck and trailer market.
February 17, 2015ATA’s Osiecki Outlines Trucking’s Legislative, Regulatory Outlook
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The trucking industry is continuing to pursue policy goals in a long-term highway bill, including a permanent fix to the suspended hours-of-service restart provision, American Trucking Associations’ Dave Osiecki said.
Meritor Wabco Offers Automatic Trailer Lift Axle Control System
Meritor Wabco has introduced a new technology designed to manage trailer lift axles and reduce operating costs.
February 17, 2015QuikQ Announces Q-Gate to Prevent Unauthorized Vehicle Use
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — QuikQ, provider of cardless direct fuel-sale systems, introduced Q-Gate technology that detects and validates vehicle-mounted RFID tags and engages gate opening systems.
February 17, 2015Optronics Unveils Anti-Theft Lighting System, LED SuperLamp Technology
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Optronics International, an offshore vehicle lighting manufacturer, rolled out a LampLock anti-theft lighting system and also re-engineered electrical components for its LED SuperLamp.
February 17, 2015