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A Herculean task
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010German market-leader in heavy-haulage trailer innovation Goldhofer and US transport specialist Berard Transportation have teamed up to provide a solution to a Herculean task: the transportation from Louisiana to Alaska of two steel oil platforms weighing 4,000 and 3,500 tonnes respectively.
US Senate focuses on truck weights
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010The United States Senate is considering a Bill that would allow States to raise the maximum weight for trucks operating on Interstate Highways.
Daimler eyes truck opportunities in China
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010Daimler and Foton Motor have made significant progress regarding their negotiations to establish a 50:50 joint venture to produce trucks in China.
Obama orders fuel efficiency standards for lorries
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010President Obama has ordered the US environmental protection agency and department for transport to develop greenhouse gas standards for medium- and heavy-duty lorries, lobby group Transport & Environment has reported.
