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New York Gov. David Paterson (D) is calling for a state law that would require truckers using global positioning system devices to use only ones containing truck route information.

Landstar System Inc., the fifth-largest truckload carrier, last week reported a 39% drop in net income to $20.1 million from the same quarter of 2008.

Tank truck carrier Quality Distribution said it has sold tank wash unit Quala Systems for $13 million.

A federal court has ruled in favor of trucking supplier ArvinMeritor Inc. over Eaton Corp., in which ArvinMeritor had accused its competitor of violating antitrust law in the sale and marketing of heavy-duty truck transmissions.

Manufacturers of onboard communication systems for trucking defended their products’ safety, and some said that they can be used with minimal distraction from driving.

The Ohio Turnpike has joined the E-ZPass toll collection system. Until Oct. 1, when the turnpike opened its new E-ZPass lanes, the roadway had no electronic tolling system and only accepted cash payments.

Transportation software firm ALK Technologies said that the latest version of its PC-Miler software, PC-Miler 23, has been certified by its partner TMW Systems.

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. will buy BAF Technologies, a supplier of natural gas vehicle systems and conversion technology, for $8.3 million.

ArvinMeritor Inc. said it has opened a technical center in Bangalore, India, to provide product development for its axle and brake products.