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News•January 6, 2015

Carriers Could Pay Higher Wages to Address Driver Shortage

A shortage of experienced drivers means carriers are hesitant to increase capacity, despite rising carrier costs and rates, according to the quarterly Transport Capital Partners Survey. Expect increases in driver wages this year as a result.

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News•January 6, 2015

Penske Takes California Break Requirement to Supreme Court

Penske Logistics took its fight against California’s meal and rest break requirement to the U.S. Supreme Court. The company on Tuesday petitioned the court to review a lower court’s finding that California truck drivers are entitled to paid breaks.

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News•January 6, 2015

Sapp Bros. Founder to Receive NATSO Award

The National Association of Truck Stop Owners is giving Sapp Bros. Travel Centers Founder William Sapp the Hall of Fame award at this year’s NATSO Show in Las Vegas.

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News•January 6, 2015

Port of Virginia Delays Start of Truck Appointment System

The Port of Virginia is delaying the implementation of the motor carriers’ appointment system at Norfolk International Terminals until this spring.

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News•January 6, 2015

J.J. Keller Offers E-Log Training Program for Student Drivers

J.J. Keller is offering a truck driving school program designed to train student drivers to use electronic logs, also known as e-logs or electronic logging devices (ELDs). The program features the Encompass E-Log system from J.J. Keller.

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News•January 5, 2015

HDT's Top 5 Blog Posts of 2014

Heavy Duty Trucking's editors have a lot to say. Check out a few of the most popular musings from Deborah Lockridge, Jim Park and Tom Berg in 2014.

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News•December 31, 2014

The FMCSA to Maintain 50 Percent Drug Testing Rate in 2015

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that random testing for controlled substances would remain at a rate of 50% in 2015.

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News•December 30, 2014

PeopleNet Updates Software for Restart Suspension

PeopleNet announced that it has updated its software to suspend the July 1, 2013 34-hour restart provisions.

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Articles•December 30, 2014

Safe Winter Driving Tips

General preventive driving habits can make a big difference in winter driving safety. Here are some tips to make driving in hazardous conditions safer.

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News•December 29, 2014

Army Veteran Named Pilot Flying J’s 2014 Road Warrior

Pilot Flying J named Kyle Cones as its 2014 Road Warrior winner. Cones is a U.S. Army veteran and driver for Pride Transport. He will receive a $10,000 check for winning the award.

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