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October 28, 2014: Ford Transit picks up honor; truck drivers reunite dogs and their owners; and Michigan city bans trucks

Oct. 28, 2014

Here is a look at what is happening in the world of trucking today:

  • Trucking in South Dakota could see a boost in ethanol shipments from plants due to a lack of rail capacity in the area, says the CEO of Glacial Lakes Energy in an interview with Prairie Business.
  • Following a solid third quarter, Cummins Inc. has raised its revenue outlook for North America, says the Wall Street Journal.
  • Recent protests in Atlanta that clogged streets has The Atlantic’s CityLab debating who really owns the streets in America?
  • Ford’s new Transit van has picked up a big honor north of the border. According to PickupTrucks.com, the van has come out on top in the Canadian Truck King Challenge.
  • Truck drivers came to the rescue of lost dogs following pleas for help to get them reunited with their owners, according to Go By Truck Global News.
  • Marquette, MI, has banned trucks over 10,000 lbs. from traveling on local roads unless they have a business reason for being downtown, says UpperMichigansSource.com.
  • Rev LNG plans to open an LNG facility in Ulysses, PA, to produce the fuel for long-haul trucking, says  theDailyreview.com.
  • Land Line reports on a lawsuit against CARB that drew dozens of truck drivers into a California county courtroom to fight its rules on diesel particulate filters.
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Brian Straight | Managing Editor

Brian joined Fleet Owner in May 2008 after spending nearly 14 years as sports editor and then managing editor of several daily newspapers.  He and his staff  won more than two dozen major writing and editing awards. Responsible for editing, editorial production functions and deadlines.

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