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NewsApril 13, 2012

California Court Says Employers Must Offer 30-Minute Meal Breaks

California trucking companies will be required to give drivers a 30-minute meal period within the first five hours of driving, according to the California Supreme Court's decision in the case of Brinker v. Superior Court.

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NewsApril 13, 2012

Survey looks at fleet technology preferences

Fleets are increasingly looking at advanced technologies to save on fuel and improve safety and efficiency, and a recent survey of 100 top fleet managers offers some insight into their potential choices

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NewsApril 13, 2012

Industry Stays Focused on Efficiency as Fuel Costs Rise

With fuel costs rising and a driver shortage creeping up, fleets are still doing all they can to get the most miles out of their trucks, say truckstop executives

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NewsApril 13, 2012

Kansas Eliminates Motor Carrier Property Tax

Kansas has repealed its motor carrier property tax, effective in 2014

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NewsApril 13, 2012

Study Finds Few Effects from Diesel Exhaust from EPA-07 Engines

The first results of what is said to be the most comprehensive study ever undertaken of the health effects of exposure to new technology diesel engines has found no evidence of gene-damaging effects in the animals studied, and only a few mild effects on the lungs, according to a report issued by the Health Effects Institute

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NewsApril 13, 2012

FMCSA Wants to Study Overweight Trucks' Connection to Safety

The DOT wants to better understand the safety performance of overweight vehicles -- both permitted and illegally overloaded -- so it is looking for state agencies to work with in a study of the issue

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NewsApril 12, 2012

Navajo Express Expands Hiring on West Coast

Navajo Express, Denver, announced the expansion of its dry van division, Digby Truck Lines

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NewsApril 12, 2012

Truck Dealer of the Year Nominee Educates Nebraska Rep. on Natural Gas

U.S. Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., visited Omaha Truck Centers, owned by dealer Trey Mytty, to learn more about natural gas in the commercial vehicle industry

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NewsApril 11, 2012

UPS Adds U.S.-Mexico Ground Freight Service

UPS will now offer CrossBorder Connect, a ground freight service between the U.S. and Mexico designed to ease heavyweight freight supply chain challenges for companies investing in cross-border trade

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NewsApril 11, 2012

Canadian Trucking Alliance Tells Carriers to Take Responsibility for Driver Shortage

Take a look in the mirror and stop blaming other groups for trucking-related labor problems, says a new report by the Canadian Trucking Alliance

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