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Karen Rasmussen, who has been CEO of the Arizona Trucking Association since 2001, is leaving to lead Help Inc., the provider of PrePass and other commercial vehicle safety services, effective Nov. 15.

The U.S. Coast Guard opened the Port of New York and New Jersey Thursday in order to get emergency fuel supplies to the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy, the Associated Press reported.

While the largest aerodynamic changes are happening on trailers, truck makers said their products also are being made more air-efficient, which has a significant effect on the entire tractor-trailer combination.

Eaton Corp.’s third-quarter net income fell to $345 million, or $1.02 per share, from $365 million, or $1.07, a year ago.

SmartWay, the government’s partnership with the freight industry to improve fuel efficiency and reduce trucking’s carbon footprint, has changed its system for ranking carriers on how well they reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions.

Drivewyze Inc. announced that Rhode Island has become the 13th state to adopt Drive-wyze PreClear, a new bypass service provided through smart phones, tablets and select electronic onboard recorders.

Trimac Transportation Ltd.’s third-quarter earnings rose to C$5 million, or 18 Canadian cents per unit, from C$4.1 million, or 16 cents, a year ago.

American Trucking Associations said Wednesday it has named Danny Neal to be ATA’s new vice president of national sales.

Covenant Transportation Group reported third-quarter net income of $1 million, or 7 cents a share, turning around a net loss of $11.2 million, or 76 cents, a year earlier.

Cummins Inc. said its third-quarter profit slipped from a year ago on lower engine demand.