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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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NewsSeptember 30, 2013

FMCSA Proposes to Clarify ‘Tank Vehicle’ Definition

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a new definition of a “tank vehicle” to clarify concerns about the impact of the definition on Commercial Drivers License requirements.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2013

11 Arrested, Charged in Alleged CDL Scheme

In a complaint unsealed last week in federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y., 11 individuals were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud as part of an extensive scheme to let applicants for New York State commercial driver’s licenses cheat on required tests.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeSeptember 26, 2013

U.S. House Passes Sleep Apnea Legislation, Senate Bill Introduced

By a vote of 405-0, the U.S. House passed a bill Thursday requiring any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration action on sleep apnea to go through the usual rulemaking process rather than simply issuing guidance.

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