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Newsby David CullenMarch 2, 2015

House Bill Would Provide Non-CSA Hiring Standard for Carriers

Legislation has been reintroduced in the House by Rep. John Duncan (R-TN) that would create a “national hiring standard” for motor carriers.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2015

Volvo Trucks Seeks Out Safest Fleets

Volvo Trucks is seeking entries for the Volvo Trucks Safety Award which recognizes two fleets with the safest driving records and top safety programs.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniFebruary 24, 2015

Commentary: It's All About the Brakes

Everybody talks about the importance of properly operating brakes, but, unfortunately, the talk doesn't always translate into action.

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ArticlesFebruary 20, 2015

Handling the Fallout from the Restart Rollback

Technology providers are working on updates to onboard recording devices and other automated logging and auditing systems to cope with the 34-hour restart suspension.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 18, 2015

Video: Tips On Operating a CNG Vehicle

Compressed natural gas trucks may look the same on the outside but they require some very specific procedures to safely refuel and maintain. In this video Penske Truck Leasing demonstrates general guidelines for the company's CNG Freightliner trucks.   

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NewsFebruary 18, 2015

FMCSA Orders Small Carrier Shut Down Due to Safety Violations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration declared a small Aurora, Colorado-based trucking company to be an imminent hazard to public safety and ordered it immediately shut down on Feb. 12, according to a news release issued Wednesday.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Jim ParkFebruary 17, 2015

Strategies For Staying On Top of CSA

A very large percentage of all CSA violations are almost entirely and easily preventable. Others may require more diligence and oversight, but they are still manageable.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2015

FreightWatch Issues Advisory Over Truckstop/Highway Thefts

Over the past several weeks, the logistics security services provider FreightWatch International has received reports of over 40 pilferage events at truckstops and highway pull-offs in one state.

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ProductsFebruary 16, 2015

Multi-Capable Jensen HD Bluetooth Radio Coming in May

The radio that integrates with a truck’s electrical system and can be Bluetooth-linked to smart phones, which then are operated by the radio.

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ProductsFebruary 16, 2015

McLeod, iGlobal Integrate Software with In-cab Scanning

Billing and payroll documents are scanned and transmitted with iGlobal’s device, and payment for a delivered load can be made by Friday of the following week.

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