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New Personal Conveyance Guidance Gives Flexibility to Find Truck Parking

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration just announced regulatory guidance that gives drivers a way to deal with one of the most vexing problems with the electronic logging device mandate – finding a safe place to park for the night – as well as clarification for ag haulers on the 150-air-mile exemption.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•May 31, 2018

Large Navistar Recall Addresses Seat Belt Issue

Navistar is recalling certain 2018-2019 International truck models for an issue with a seat belt anchor part failing in a crash.

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Fleet Management•by Evan Lockridge•May 30, 2018

Spot Rates Post Slight Gains Over Previous Week

National average spot market truckload rates moved slightly higher on the DAT Solutions network of load boards last week as both the number of posted loads and trucks also rose, amid signs of tighter capacity.

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Equipment•by David Cullen•May 30, 2018

Michelin Aims to Recycle All Tires by 2048

At Michelin's Movin' On conference, the company announced goals to use 80% sustainable materials in its tires and produce 100% recyclable tires by 2048.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•May 30, 2018

Navistar Recalls Certain HX Trucks for Stability Control Issue

Navistar has issued a recall for certain 2017-2019 model year International HX severe duty trucks for an improperly installed air supply line which could cause issues with the stability control.

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Fleet Management•by Evan Lockridge•May 30, 2018

Economic Watch: GDP Revised Lower; Consumer Confidence, Employment Strong

The widest measure of U.S. economic growth was revised lower on Wednesday, according to newly released figures, while separate reports showed consumer feelings remain good and employers continue adding jobs.

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Drivers•by Deborah Lockridge•May 29, 2018

Trucking Group to Challenge California Supreme Court's Independent Contractor Ruling

The Western States Trucking Association plans to challenge a California Supreme Court ruling that it says will effectively end the use of trucking owner-operators in the state.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•May 29, 2018

Pitt Ohio to Test Natural Gas Mack Anthems

Pitt Ohio will test two Mack Anthem daycabs equipped with Cummins Westport natural gas engines as part of a state-funded program to reduce NOx emissions.

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Fleet Management•by Steven Martinez•May 29, 2018

Proposed Bills Would Exempt Small Carriers from the ELD Mandate

Two proposed bills aimed at small carriers and the agricultural business sector would exempt certain trucking companies from the ELD mandate if made into law.

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Equipment•by Jack Roberts•May 29, 2018

DAF to Release Electric Truck in Europe by Year's End

DAF's new CF Electric truck is a 4x2 tractor with a 40-metric ton capacity optimized for urban delivery applications.

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