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ProductsAugust 19, 2013

BettsHD Introduces Smooth Stainless Steel Fenders

BettsHD launched its new line of Smooth Stainless Steel Fenders for heavy-duty tractor-trailer applications. Made from bright 16 gauge stainless steel for durability, BettsHD Smooth Stainless Steel Fenders provide a smooth design finish.

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Articlesby Jim BeachAugust 15, 2013

EOBRs Are now ELDs

An acronym transition and other things you should know about the pending rule mandating electronic logging devices.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 15, 2013

New Pilot Flying J Lawsuits Continue Despite Settlement

While truckstop giant Pilot Flying J has reached a tentative settlement over claims it bilked trucking customers out of money due to them in the form of rebates from fuel purchases, it appears to have had little effect in stopping increasing litigation.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 14, 2013

Weekly Spot Market Rates Inch Up Following Best July on Record

Activity on one of the nation’s largest spot freight markets, along with most rates, have crept slightly higher over the past week, following a dip the week before.

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Newsby Oliver PattonAugust 12, 2013

FMCSA Stands by Oilfield HOS Guidance, Seeks Comments on Other Exemptions

An hours-of-service guidance for oilfield haulers will remain as it is, although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it is open to applications for individual exceptions. In other HOS news, the agency is looking for comments on exempting munitions and livestock haulers from the 30-minute break requirement.

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Newsby Oliver PattonAugust 12, 2013

Bill Would Expand States’ Ability to Regulate Ports

Two New York legislators are pushing a bill that would allow states to regulate port trucking in ways similar to the Port of Los Angeles program that was rejected by the Supreme Court.

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NewsAugust 12, 2013

CSA Safety Measurement System Website Updated, Includes Two New Violations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced the CSA Safety Measurement System website has been updated with new snapshots of fleet performance and two new violations.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 12, 2013

Pilot Flying J Faces More Litigation, Responds to Reports of Financial Health

Despite having reached a settlement with some trucking customers, Pilot Flying J faces new litigation over claims it cheated some operations – and there is another move to depose CEO Jimmy Haslam.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 12, 2013

Diesel Falls for Second Straight Week, Crude Hovering Around $106 Per Barrel

The price for diesel has fallen for the second straight week, putting it a little above where it was four weeks ago.

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Newsby Oliver PattonAugust 9, 2013

ELog Proposal Goes to Office of Management and Budget

The Transportation Department sent its proposed Electronic Logging Devices rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final vetting before publication.

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