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U.S. to Sell GM Stake in Stages
from the Detroit Free Press
 The government will not sell its entire 61 percent stake in General Motors Co. all at once next year when it begins to return the company to public investors, the head of President Barack Obama's auto task force said in Detroit.
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House Votes to Replenish Highway Trust Fund
from Transport Topics
The House of Representatives voted to transfer $7 billion into the ailing Highway Trust Fund, a move leaders said was necessary to keep the fund solvent through the upcoming congressional recess.
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Truck-tractor Braking Rules Cut Stopping Distance
from Fleet Owner
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finally issued long-awaited new braking standards for commercial truck tractors, mandating that a tractor-trailer traveling at 60 miles per hour must come to a complete stop in 250 feet, versus the old standard of 355 feet - a reduction of truck stopping distance of roughly 30 percent.
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Product Showcase:
Dominator IV
 The IMT Dominator® IV mechanics truck is the first service body on the market that can accommodate an 80,000 ft-lb crane, making it ideal for heavy equipment applications. Features include greater tool accessibility with front vertical compartments, three-point door latches, an enhanced shelf hanger bracket system, rain eaves, LED taillights and greater storage capacity. More info
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New Jobless Claims Rise More than Expected
from Yahoo! News
The government says the number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits rose last week, though the increase was mostly due to seasonal distortions.
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June Truck Tonnage Falls 13.6 Percent
from Transport Topics
Truck tonnage decreased 13.6 percent in June compared with a year ago, American Trucking Associations said.
The decline in the for-hire seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index left tonnage at a reading of 99.8. The decrease surpassed May's 11 percent year-over-year decline, ATA said.
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Consumer Confidence Retreats in July
from Transport Topics
Consumer confidence fell in July, the New York-based Conference Board said.
The group's monthly index fell to 46.6 from a revised 49.3 reading in June. A record low of 25.3 was reached in February.
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Product Showcase:
SoundOff Signal
 New 4" Round RD Series Stop/Tail/Turn LED signal lights are attractively priced for truck & trailer fleets to take advantage of low amp draw, reliability, better performance and reduced maintenance costs. Innovative optics design provides a wider angle of light resulting in greater side visibility. Light fits into common 4" round body cutouts. More info
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Product Showcase:
Elston Manufacturing
 Our nose mount (LC) heaters provide convenient, reliable protection from low temperatures for your cargo. These heaters push heat throughout the trailer with an attractive forced-air design optimized for safety, economy, and ease of maintenance. An optional 110V standby power supply is available to run the heater off of shore power. More info
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Vanair is the world's largest manufacturer of vehicle-mounted air compressors, generators, welders and multi-drive systems.
www.vanair.com
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