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ProductsJanuary 22, 2016

Cargo Nets Are Customizable for Different Applications

US Cargo Control has expanded its options for custom made cargo nets to allow the company to serve more industries.

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Articlesby David CullenJanuary 22, 2016

How Not to Lose Sleep over Apnea

Despite sleep apnea’s devastating impact on highway safety and personal well-being, truck drivers can be easily and affordably treated for this common medical condition.

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ProductsJanuary 21, 2016

ALI Offers Interactive Lift Safety Training Course

The Automotive Lift Institute has lowered the price of its Lifting It Right online safety training course from $29 to $24 per person.

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NewsJanuary 21, 2016

J.J. Keller Adds More HOS Rule Sets to ELog App

J.J. Keller & Associates has expanded the number of Hours of Service rule sets in its mobile logging app to help fleets maintain compliance under the electronic logging device mandate.

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Newsby David CullenJanuary 21, 2016

FMCSA’s Darling: CSA Study in the Works

The acting administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told a Senate panel that the mandated study of the effectiveness of the agency’s Carrier Safety Accountability scoring program is slated to begin next month.

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Newsby David CullenJanuary 19, 2016

Final Rule Adds 96 Haz-Mat Special Permits

A new final rule from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration places an additional 96 hazardous-materials special permits into regulation.

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ArticlesCover Storyby David CullenJanuary 15, 2016

Safety Profiles No Easy Fix

Technology can help, but polishing a safety profile will always be about improving driver behavior and equipment maintenance.

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NewsJanuary 15, 2016

U.S. Xpress Bases Driver Pay Hike on Safety Record

U.S. Xpress has announced a pay raise for solo truck drivers who have remained accident- and ticket-free with no CSA violations for at least 12 months as part of an effort to focus on driver safety.

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Newsby David CullenJanuary 15, 2016

FMCSA Issuing Proposed Safety Fitness Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced on Jan. 15 that it is formally initiating a Safety Fitness Determination rulemaking that will “enhance the agency’s ability to identify non-compliant motor carriers.”

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ProductsJanuary 15, 2016

Multi-Camera System Aids Driver Awareness

Premiere Services Fleet Solutions’ 360° OmniVue is a multi-camera driver assistance system with four cameras for an all-around view of any straight truck.

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