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Articlesby Jim BeachOctober 7, 2013

The High-Tech Shop

In some fleets, shop operations are completely integrated with the computer systems for dispatch, accounting, mobile communications and outside service providers. In other fleets, technology in the shop may be limited to automated systems for tracking work, labor, parts and inventory.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeOctober 6, 2013

Sleep Apnea Bill Receives Final Congressional Approval, Awaits President’s Signature

Despite the feud between Republicans, Democrats and the Obama administration that has resulted in a partial shutdown of the federal government, the U.S. Senate came together late Friday to give approval to legislation regarding sleep apnea and truckers.

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ProductsOctober 3, 2013

Noregon Systems Releases JPRO Commercial Fleet Diagnostics 2013 v3

Noregon System has released JPRO Commercial Fleet Diagnostics 2013 v3. The updated features are immediately available on all new copies of 2013 v3 software.

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ProductsOctober 2, 2013

Telogis Introduces Telogis for Utilities

Telogis introduces Telogis for Utilities, an industry-specific extension of its location intelligence platform. The Telogis platform provides cloud-based telematics, dynamic routing, commercial navigation, real-time work order management and mobile integration services.

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ProductsOctober 2, 2013

One-Step E-Log Tablet Solution from J. J. Keller

J. J. Keller's Compliance Tablet is a new solution from J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. and includes a 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 with 4G coverage and pre-loaded KellerMobile app.

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Newsby Oliver PattonOctober 1, 2013

Higher Fines Are Among FMCSA Rule Changes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is implementing a number of rule changes required by last year’s highway law, including higher fines for various violations.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 30, 2013

Making Driver Scorecards Work

A trucking company decided to give out an award for the best driver, so they asked employees to nominate and vote on the honor. The winner, however, turned out to have one of the worst safety records in the fleet.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2013

Recalls Issued for Mitsubishi Fuso and Terex Trucks

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is recalling 600 2013-2014 FEC52, FEC72, FEC92, and FGB72 trucks. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration bulletin says the transmission oil cooler hoses may leak transmission fluid.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2013

Declaration of Emergency Signed Over I-43 Bridge Closing

Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker has signed a declaration of emergency for the Leo Frigo Bridge along Interstate 43 in Green Bay.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2013

Federal Truck Safety Program Will Continue Despite Shutdown

UPDATED—12:00 a.m., Federal truck safety programs will continue to operate despite a partial government shutdown that took effect at midnight.

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