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VTNA Expands Use of 3D Printing at Truck Plant
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Volvo Trucks North America announced it is using 3D printing technology to produce tools and fixtures used in the manufacturing process at its New River Valley plant in Dublin, Va., where all of its trucks for the North American market are built.
Trade Deal Before Presidential Election May Suit Beijing
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President Donald Trump tweeted this week that any trade deal China might secure from America would get “much tougher” upon his re-election. The insinuation being of course that Beijing should really work something out before November 2020.
Daimler Faces Off With Green Groups In Berlin
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Daimler AG’s head of sales, facing off with environmentalists at a heated meeting in Berlin, said the company is investing billions of euros to transform its product range to reach emissions targets.
Washington Supreme Court Rules Current Piece-Rate Pay Practices Are OK
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The Supreme Court of Washington filed a decision upholding minimum-wage compensation practices employers use to pay commercial truck drivers.
Bridgestone Launches Firestone FT492 Trailer Tire
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Bridgestone Americas Inc. launched a new Firestone FT492 trailer tire.
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