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NewsMarch 31, 2014

Idaho’s Top Speed Limit Poised to Hit 80 MPH, Truck Limit Slower

Legislation signed into law by Gov. Butch Otter allows an increase of up to 80 mph along interstate routes and 70 mph along state highways, but trucks would continue to be limited up to 10 mph slow

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NewsMarch 31, 2014

Some U.S. Bound Wide-Loads to See Delays at Peace Bridge

A construction project is set to being Wednesday along the Peace Bride, connecting the U.S. and Canada, running through the end of November and affecting certain wide-load traffic.

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ProductsMarch 31, 2014

Omnitracs Adds Tire Pressure Monitoring and Navigation Capabilities to Mobile Platforms

Omnitracs, the fleet mobile communications provider, announced the availability of tire pressure monitoring, trailer tire inflation alerts and fuel applications to its MPC 50 line of in-cab devices.

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ProductsMarch 31, 2014

Vusion Launches MPG Analytics Dashboard

TCA, GRAPEVINE, TX – Vusion, a division of PeopleNet and Trimble, announced the launch of an analytics tool designed to give fleet managers a better view of how their vehicles and drivers are performing mpg-wise.

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ProductsMarch 31, 2014

Study of Bose Ride System Indicates Reduction in Back Pain for Drivers

A study of 73 drivers drawn from three leading truckload fleets, conducted by the Bose Corp., showed that the Bose Ride seat technology was effective in reducing back pain, fatigue and other adverse effects experienced by truck drivers during the course of their day.

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Videosby StaffMarch 31, 2014

Mack Brand Tattoos at MATS 2014

This year in the Mack booth, Ami James and Chris Garver gave 12 devoted Mack fans a chance to get a Mack brand tattoo.

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Videosby StaffMarch 31, 2014

Freightliner Shows How Drivers Can Get 'FIT' at MATS 2014

At the Mid-America Trucking Show, visitors got a chance to view demonstrations of how drivers can prevent injuries and stay fit with the Freightliner FIT System - all inside the cab.

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Newsby Oliver PattonMarch 27, 2014

ELD Proposal Open for Comments

The clock has started for comments on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed electronic log mandate. The proposal will be published in the Federal Register Friday March 28, starting a two-month period when the agency will accept comments.

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NewsMarch 27, 2014

California Trucker Named Goodyear Highway Hero

MATS, LOUISVILLE, KY -- A truck driver who rescued another trucker who had fallen from a burning tanker truck that was hanging over the side of a freeway overpass was named the 31st Goodyear Highway Hero.

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ProductsMarch 27, 2014

New LED Lighting Easier on Drivers’ Eyes, Save Power

Package with LED lamps available on Models 579 and 567 with 72- and 80-inch Platinum sleepers.

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