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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2020

Cannabis E-Learning Course Developed for Truck Drivers

Responsible Cannabis Use will partner with CarriersEdge to provide commercial truck drivers with a cannabis e-learning course, CannEd.

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Articlesby Jim BeachMarch 11, 2020

Don’t Let Your Trucking Data Be Held Hostage

News of major hacks against companies, governments and other organizations has become common. No organization, it appears, is immune from cyber threats, and trucking has become a heavily targeted industry.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 11, 2020

TSA Moves to Streamline Hazmat Endorsement Process

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is working to allow drivers with a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement without additional security checks.

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Newsby David CullenMarch 10, 2020

Bipartisan Truck Parking Bill Introduced in House

The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, if passed into law, would dedicate hundreds of millions of dollars to projects that increase truck parking spaces so truck drivers can safely comply with hours-of-service regulations.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2020

FMCSA to Hold Public Safety Summit on March 19

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will be holding a public “Trucking Safety Summit” meeting on March 19 in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the summit is for the agency to receive information on improving the safe operation of motor carriers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2020

TuSimple Expands UPS Autonomous Routes

TuSimple has expanded autonomous truck service for current customer UPS to 20 trips per week and has added an additional route between Phoenix, Arizona, and El Paso, Texas.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 4, 2020

TMC, FMCSA Join Forces to Boost Safety Tech Adoption

The new Tech-Celerate program unveiled at the 2020 TMC Annual Meeting is a joint marketing effort by TMC and FMCSA to boost the adoption of advanced vehicle safety systems by fleets.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2020

Orbcomm Highlights Truck, Trailer Telematics Enhancements at TCA

Orbcomm said its new innovations meet increasing demands for ELD compliance, improving driver safety, and maximizing cargo visibility.

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NewsMarch 3, 2020

Final HOS Rule Goes to White House for Review

The final hours-of-service rule has gone to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, according to Jim Mullen, acting administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniMarch 2, 2020

Accident Detectives Help Solve Safety Mysteries

Volvo has a team that sifts through clues to find ways to make trucks safer.

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