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FMCSA plans to allow V.A. docs to issue medical certs to military vet truckers
Truckers who served in the U.S. military would be allowed to use approved doctors from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to obtain their medical certification.
November 30, 2016
Business
SmartDrive extends always-on recording storage capability, enhances base video capture platform workflow
SmartDrive Systems announced new add-ons within its video and safety intelligence platform that target high priority areas for fleets.
November 30, 2016
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Test drive: Paccar’s new axle and 2017 MX engines
Efficiency is the name of the game, and Paccar has cast its chips on weight-savings and optimization for 2017.
November 30, 2016
Business
One week remains to comment on DOT’s proposed speed limiter mandate
Carriers have until Dec. 7 to file comments on the DOT’s proposed speed limiter mandate. Here’s the link to do so.
November 30, 2016
Business
Indicators: Soft freight demand, excess capacity continue to drag rates
Linehaul rates, though up month to month, continued a streak of eight months of year-over-year losses. Conditions for shippers, however, could signal a looming period of rate growth.
November 29, 2016
Business
TransForce announces plans to change name to TFI International
TransForce, who recently purchased XPO Logistics’ truckload operations, says the new name better reflects the expanded geographical scope of its business.
November 29, 2016
Business
Trucker involved in fatal accident shut down by FMCSA
FMCSA says Dennis, while still disqualified following a failed drug test, was involved in a crash on Nov. 9, 2016, on I-84 in Boise, Idaho, when he struck and killed a car driver who was standing near his vehicle that had been involved in a single vehicle crash.
November 29, 2016
Business
Trump pegs former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao to run DOT
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Elaine Chao to be his Secretary of Transportation, the head of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Chao served as President George W. Bush’s Secretary of Labor for the entirety of Bush’s presidency.
November 29, 2016
Business
New engine oil category licensing begins Thursday
CK-4 and FA-4 oils are designed for different applications and advises technicians and consumers to check owner’s manuals or with engine manufacturers to determine which oil is right for their vehicle.
November 29, 2016
Business
Fuel prices remain steady through Thanksgiving
The cheapest fuel is in the Gulf Coast region at $2.29 per gallon, followed by the Midwest region at $2.356 per gallon.
November 29, 2016
Business
10-4 Systems licenses freight tracking software from MacroPoint
With the technology from MacroPoint, 10-4 Systems is able to provide shippers with automated alerts for shipments running early, on-time, in jeopardy or late.
November 28, 2016
Business
Overtime rule derailed in court; ATA glad to see rule halted
For trucking companies, the rule meant dispatchers, back-office workers and any other employees in a salaried position making less than $47,500 a year would have been entitled to overtime pay if they worked more than 40 hours in any given week.
November 28, 2016
Business
Cummins adds unlimited mileage warranty to medium duty B6.7
Cummins says the base warranty includes the same comprehensive coverage for parts and labor on warrantable failures for the engine and aftertreatment system.
November 28, 2016
Business
Otto making another autonomous truck run
Ohio Gov. John Kasich has been a proponent of facilitating autonomous technology in his state.
November 28, 2016
Business
Walmart’s private fleet ordered to pay drivers $55M in back pay, carrier plans to appeal
Notably, the fleet did not pay drivers for federally stipulated 10-hour off-duty periods, accounting for $44.7 million of the class-action payout. Other unpaid tasks included pre- and post-trip inspections.
November 28, 2016
Business
Miss.-based Volvo, Mack dealer acquires three new dealerships
Old River Truck Sales, headquartered in Richland, Miss., bought locations in Lake Charles, St. Rose and Breaux Bridge, adding more than 115,500 square feet and approximately 25 technicians.
November 28, 2016
Business
MIT: U.S. playing catch-up to China with autonomy regs
In an ironic twist, Communist-controlled China has virtually no regulations on self-driving long-haul trucks, while backers of the technology here in the U.S. continue imploring politicians to ease up on their back-seat driving and give autonomous tech more control behind the wheel. China is getting closer to launching fleets of self-driving tractor-trailers thanks to soft […]
November 25, 2016
Business
Averitt offering new drivers $5,000 tuition assistance bonus
The bonus, payable at $150 per month after the driver completes orientation, is part of Averitt’s overall benefits package.
November 25, 2016
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