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PeopleNet to host ELD webinar on Thurs., Jan. 7

PeopleNet, a provider of fleet mobility technology, will host a free webinar, “PeopleNet Explains the ELD Mandate,” on Thursday, January 7 at 1:00 p.m. (CST) to discuss the recent publication of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate Regulations. Elise Chianelli, PeopleNet’s director of safety and compliance, will cover key points […]

January 5, 2016

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Inspections down, citations up during CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week

Law enforcement officers conducted 19,480 roadside inspections on commercial drivers and vehicles during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 2015 Operation Safe Driver Week in October.

January 5, 2016

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Daimler Trucks set to layoff up to 1,000 workers at N.C. truck plant

Freightliner parent company Daimler said in its layoff notice it expects the cuts to be temporary, citing “a sustained reduction in orders and diminished build rate” at the plant as its reason for the layoffs.

January 5, 2016

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Young techs offer carriers recruiting, retention advice

It’s no secret that a critical shortage of diesel techs looms large over the industry, and the techs of tomorrow are keenly aware of how and where to seek out opportunity.

January 4, 2016

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Diesel prices fall for eighth straight week

For the eighth consecutive week, diesel prices have dropped across the United States.

January 4, 2016

Pilot faces renewed litigation in fuel rebate scam case

Wright Transportation out of Mobile filed its suit Dec. 11, 2015, in Mobile County, Alabama, again restating its claims that Pilot intentionally and fraudulently scammed carriers out of tens of millions of dollars in owed fuel rebates.

January 4, 2016

CRST latest to request exemption to driver training reg

CRST has applied for an exemption from the regulation that requires a CDL holder to be seated in the front seat of the truck while a commercial learner’s permit holder operates the truck.

January 4, 2016

Eaton introduces EverTough self-adjusting clutches

Eaton has added a new self-adjusting clutch to the company’s lineup of aftermarket products. The new EverTough by Eaton Self-Adjust clutch has been engineered specifically for aftermarket applications and eliminates the need for manual adjustments. All EverTough clutches are affordably priced and designed for longevity to extend the life of later life-cycle trucks. Features include […]

January 4, 2016

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Cummins lineup receives EPA certification for 2017 emissions regs

Cummins has announced it has received certification for its lineup of on-highway diesel and natural gas engines from the Environmental Protection Agency.

January 4, 2016

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R.I. reconsiders truck-only tolls

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo’s truck-only toll proposal faces increased opposition when legislators return to work this week.

January 4, 2016

Test drive: Isuzu’s Class 5 NRR marries brawn, clean design

If you’re looking for heavier haul capabilities but still need an urban traffic fighter, Isuzu’s NRR should be on your shopping list.

January 4, 2016

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Filling the holes on the highway: Bottom-line boosting aerodynamics

Minding the trailer’s gap, rear can boost the bottom line.

December 31, 2015

A 6-step guide to make sense of remote diagnostics data

Ken Calhoun has invented a service to analyze fault code data for fleets to prevent problems before they become critical situations.

December 30, 2015

CLICK to enlarge: This dashboard-style report from Roanwood Maintenance Data Management shows the frequency of coolant fault codes by category.

Five truckers in the running for 2016 TCA/Overdrive Driver of the Year contests

The Truckload Carriers Association, Overdrive and Truckers News have announced the finalists for the Owner-Operator of the Year and Company Driver of the Year awards.

December 29, 2015

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FMCSA withdraws proposed rule to require equipment compliance decals

The FMCSA has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have required motor carriers operating in interstate commerce to have all vehicles display certification that all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect at the time the vehicles were manufactured were met.

December 29, 2015

Future fleet: A not-too-distant account of an automated fleet, driver-tech hybrids and globalized trucking

Based on the convergence of technology in automation, connectivity and super infrastructure, the following story is the account of a fictional fleet terminal set in the coming decades.

December 29, 2015

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Rick Perry to keynote Omnitracs user conference, Feb. 1

Omnitracs announced that former Texas governor, Rick Perry, will deliver the keynote address at its annual user conference — Omnitracs Outlook 2016

December 29, 2015

Carrier ordered to pay drivers $7M in back wages over alleged misclassification

The California Labor Commissioner has concluded 38 Pacific 9 Transportation drivers are employees — not contractors — and that the drayage company owes them $6,926,279 in wages.

December 29, 2015

Port truckers have been striking at LA ports since July, charging they’ve been shorted pay and benefits due to their classification as contractors instead of employees.

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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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