Sweden to get B15 Biodiesel this Spring
We aren’t just going to wake up one day and no longer use oil. It’s going to take a lot of baby steps to get there. Preem, a Swedish oil “giant,” will go another small step towards an oil-free world by offering B15 biodiesel at stations throughout …
Chicago Manufacturing Index Hits 23-Year High
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region rose to its highest level in almost 23 years in February, the Institute for Supply Chain Management-Chicago said Monday.
Labor Issues
Cascade Carriers will not lock out 52 owner-operators after their union backed off of today’s strike deadline.
Prius keeps Toyota a top automaker according to Consumer Reports
Expanding the Prius family is a very smart move.
Toyota third best all around automaker
Based on Consumer Reports testing and predicted reliability, Toyota is the 3rd best all around automaker, falling just behind Honda and Subaru respectively.
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CFMS gearing up for spring event
GRIMSBY, Ont. — The Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar (CFMS) is returning to the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham once again May 9-11, featuring an array of panels, events and displays designed for the nation’s fleet maintenance managers. [Full Story]
Oil Trades Near $100 a Barrel
Oil traded near $100 a barrel early Monday, its highest level in more than two years, as ongoing Middle East political turmoil raised concerns that production may be disrupted further, Bloomberg reported.
Consumer Spending Shows Small January Increase
Consumer personal spending rose 0.2% in January, the Commerce Department said Monday.
iTECH: CSA Helps States Target Safety Reviews
States are equipping roadside inspectors with carrier-specific information that could lead to more targeted inspections under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
Andrews Logistics Names President
Logistics firm Andrews Logistics has named Brian Jarvis its president, it said Monday.
Fifth wheel system
Volvo Trucks offers a new fifth wheel option, which is installed directly into a truck’s frame. The smaller, lighter design preserves ride and drive quality and weighs 165 pounds, 100 pounds less than current standard-duty fifth wheel systems. It can handle a vertical load of 50,000 pounds and a drawbar pull of 150,000 pounds.
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