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Penske to Hire 3,500 Workers

Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics plan to hire approximately 3,500 workers for their North American operations in 2012.


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Anti-Dumping Probes on Auto Parts

China’s commerce ministry said the U.S. may start more anti-dumping investigations into Chinese exports of automotive parts after U.S. manufacturers accused the Asian nation of providing illegal government subsidies, Bloomberg News reported.

Ford to Pursue Military Vehicle Contracts

Ford Motor Co. is planning to challenge Navistar International Corp. and Oshkosh Corp. for up to $54 billion in military business building blast-proof, all-terrain vehicles that will replace the Humvee, Bloomberg reported.

House Readies $250 Billion Highway Bill

A five-year transportation reauthorization bill that would provide around $250 billion for projects and safety programs is expected to be unveiled this week by Rep. John Mica, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Navistar Faces EPA Fines for Engines

Truck and engine-maker Navistar, Inc. may soon face penalties from the Environmental Protection Agency if its medium- and heavy-duty engines fail to meet federal emissions control standards.

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Composites Quiet the Reach Ride

Isuzu says its new lightweight van is more efficient than steel-bodied counterparts.

Researchers Study Efficiency of Hybrids

BALTIMORE — Fleets looking for hard data on the efficiency gains medium-duty plug-in hybrid trucks could deliver over gasoline- or diesel-powered models may soon have new information at their disposal.

Cleaning Up Trash Containers

A desire to combat germs and odors in trash cans led to this unique start-up business in Seattle.

Optimizing Efficiency

Refuse customers are looking for ways to maximize payload, uptime and productivity, and manufacturers are responding with new ideas.

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Faulty Bendix Valves Installed on Around 60,000 New Trucks

A faulty brake valve produced by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has been installed on as many as 60,000 Navistar Inc., Paccar Inc. and Volvo Group heavy-duty vehicles that are now in service.

ISM Services Index Jumps in January

An index of the U.S. economy’s service sector rose in January at the fastest pace in nearly a year, the Institute for Supply Management said Friday.

Railroads, Union Agree; Possible Strike Averted

The largest U.S. freight railroads reached a tentative agreement last week with a union representing track and bridge maintenance workers, eliminating the possibility of a nationwide work stoppage.

Provisions for Heavier Trucks Removed from House Transportation Bill

Provisions for heavier, longer trucks contained in a transportation reauthorization bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday did not survive the bill’s first hearing.

Cummins’ Profit Rises for 4Q, Year

Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. on Thursday said its fourth-quarter profit rose from a year ago as sales climbed to a quarterly record.

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