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January 16, 2015: Parting ways with a beloved rig; city pays the price for buying high on diesel; Cummins unveils new engine

Jan. 16, 2015

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

  • A columnist for the website Driving reflects on what it’s like to say goodbye to your big rig.
  • The city of Calgary started locking in diesel prices for its fleet last fall and is now paying significantly more, perhaps even millions, for fuel, says the Calgary Herald.
  • Engine maker Cummins had an official unveiling of its new 5L Turbo Diesel engine, that will power the 2016 Nissan Titan. WBIW reports.
  • According to Ticker Report, credit rating agency Morningstar has bestowed an “A+” rating on truck maker Paccar, reflecting its solid financial situation.
  • American’s love of pickups continues, while Europeans prefer crossover vehicles, says InAutoNews.
  • Road closures this weekend in New Jersey will disrupt travel along Route 139, says NJ.com.
  • A woman in Denver has turned a former package delivery van into a “Boutique Fashion Truck,” reports the blog Denver Westword.
  • New York police are searching for two suspects this morning who are suspected of robbing six delivery trucks in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, says CBS New York.
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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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