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Omnitracs adds Driver Workflow 2.0 to its MCP50 in-cab platform

Driver Workflow 2.0 offers drivers an improved user experience, the announcement said, by minimizing the need to switch between different application screens to complete typical workflow processes.

January 15, 2016

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Fatalities from truck-involved crashes down 40 percent in decade, ATA finds

The rate of truck-involved fatalities is declining over both the short- and long-term, according to analysis done by the American Trucking Associations of data from the Department of Transportation.

January 15, 2016

The rate of truck-involved fatalities has dropped, while the number of miles driven by trucks has risen.

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Peformance Food Group selects CarrierWeb for managing trucks and reefers

PFG Customized Distribution, a division of Performance Food Group Company (PFG), has selected CarrierWeb for its truck mobile communications and of reefer command and control systems.

January 15, 2016

Performance Food Group selected the CarrierMate and ReeferMate products from CarrierWeb

New one-size-fits-all dump body from DownEaster

Offered in lengths of 9’-3”, 10’ and 11’-3” – all 96-inches wide – the dump body will fit all manufacturer chassis lengths and track widths, regardless of brand, the company says.

January 15, 2016

USA Truck names new president, CEO

USA Truck announced Wednesday it has named John “Randy” R. Rogers as president and CEO of the company.

January 15, 2016

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Comedian Brian Regan joins lineup at Omnitracs’ user conference

Stand-up comedian Brian Regan will be the entertainer for the gala dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Omnitracs’ annual user conference, Outlook 2016

January 14, 2016

WEX signs merchant agreement with QuikTrip; Fleet One card holders get fuel rebate

WEX, a provider of corporate payment systems, has entered into a merchant agreement in which QuikTrip Corporation (“QuikTrip”) will offer rebates to WEX Fleet One Over-The-Road (“OTR”) card holders. The new merchant agreement provides WEX Fleet One OTR cardholders with $.03 rebates for every gallon pumped at any of QuikTrip’s 29 high speed diesel locations. […]

January 14, 2016

Volvo highlights America’s Road Team, signature VNL 780 in latest ‘Welcome to My Cab’ installment

The fourth installment of Volvo Trucks’ “Welcome to My Cab” video series features the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) America’s Road Team signature 2015 Volvo VNL 780.

January 14, 2016

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Used sleepers shedding value

An increased supply of used tractors on the market are hampering prices.

January 14, 2016

Confirmation hearing set for Scott Darling, nominee to head FMCSA

Nearly six months after being nominated by President Barack Obama to head the DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on a permanent basis, T.F. Scott Darling will face his first confirmation hearing next week, according to a press release from the Senate’s commerce committee.

January 14, 2016

T.F. Scott Darling is awaiting confirmation by the Senate to be the next head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

NTSB’s annual ‘most wanted’ list names driver fatigue, driver health, safety tech as top priorities for regulators

NTSB wants event recorders, an expansion of driver health certification, more prevalent use of crash avoidance tech and more.

January 14, 2016

Collision avoidance systems were among NTSB’s most wanted improvements to transportation in 2016.

Rhode Island trucking group: Guv’s toll plan would decimate state’s trucking industry

RITA released this week numbers that show 76 percent of truckers who travel through the state would do their best to avoid it if a $600 million trucks-only tolling plan is enacted.

January 14, 2016

A graphic being used by the Rhode Island DOT to promote its RhodeWorks plan to implement 14 new trucks-only tolling stations.

Crime report: DOT fugitive captured, chem company pleads guilty to illegal transport of hazmat

The Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General recently announced court activity in two trucking-related crime investigations. Here’s a summary of what happened with each:

January 14, 2016

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CSA’s Safety Measurement System returns to public view with highway bill-stipulated changes

That means carrier BASIC category scores, the primary percentile rankings that proved to be so problematic for many, are no longer shown in the public view. All that remains in each BASIC category is a graph of the most recent year’s inspection history.

January 13, 2016

Carriers’ inspection activity is the only information available now on the CSA SMS portal.

Annual TMC conference takes place in Nashville late next month, TMC celebrating 60 years

The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council 2016 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville will celebrate the 60th anniversary of TMC.

January 13, 2016

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January 13, 2016

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Michelin rolling out budget-friendly truck tires under Uniroyal brand

Uniroyal’s line of six tires includes trailer, steer and drive axle tires, and will target price-conscious owner operators and small fleets.

January 13, 2016

Small carriers lambaste ‘beyond compliance’ program, argue it should center on driver training

Many commenters said safety technology, while not to be dismissed, shouldn’t replace proper driver training as the best way to improve highway safety. Small carrier interests loomed large Tuesday at the first of two public FMCSA listening sessions scheduled for this month and intended to gather input from carriers and other industry stakeholders for a potential voluntary compliance rewards program.

January 13, 2016

Owner-operators and small carrier interest groups told FMCSA on Tuesday that any program rewarding carries for voluntary compliance measures should center on driver training measures.

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Shippers wary of rising transportation costs as fleets put the brakes on spending

92% of carriers delayed, reduced, or canceled planned investments in 2025.

Key Trucking, based in Kent, Washington, is a regional full-service transportation and freight service provider throughout Western Washington and the greater Pacific Northwest. Estes Express Lines, North America's largest privately held freight carrier, provides LTL shipping, final-mile delivery and broader supply chain solutions across the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Estes acquires Washington-based Key Trucking

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Trump, EPA make good on promise to toss emissions regs

The endangerment finding has allowed presidential administrations to regulate six greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride) since 2009.

Feds set to strike key emissions tentpole this week

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