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Safety & Complianceby David CullenOctober 16, 2015

DOT Considers Mandating Crash Mitigation on Class 3-8 Trucks

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said it will consider requiring new trucks to be equipped with forward-collision-mitigation systems that incorporate automatic emergency braking.

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Productsby StaffOctober 16, 2015

Service Shows Michelin Dealers Along a Specific Route

Michelin has launched the Track My Route feature as part of its Michelin truck dealer and service locator, allowing fleets and owner-operators to locate dealers along their specific route.

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Driversby StaffOctober 16, 2015

Trucker Violated HOS Limits on Day of Fatal Crash

A truck driver was declared an imminent hazard by FMCSA after it was found that he had violated hours-of-service the day of an accident that killed three persons.

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Aftermarketby StaffOctober 16, 2015

Eberspaecher North America Names New President

Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems North America has named Brian Covello its new president.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenOctober 15, 2015

Driving Independent Can Pay Off in California, Study Shows

California owner-operators can earn substantially more than company drivers in the Golden State, per a new study released by the California Trucking Association.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 15, 2015

Data Analysis is Lowering Fleet Costs

Over a quarter of large fleets say data analysis is reducing operating costs by at least $4,000 annually per truck, according to a recent survey by Fleet Advantage.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 15, 2015

For-Hire Freight Shipments Hit New Record in August

The amount of for-hire freight increased for the second consecutive month, hitting a new record high, due in large part to a jump in truck shipments, according to new U.S. Transportation Department figures.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 15, 2015

Falling Debris Sparks Controversy Over Detroit's Ambassador Bridge

Debris falling from the 85-year-old Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor has ignited controversy over who should be held responsible.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 15, 2015

Economic Watch: Overall Inflation Absent, Core Prices Jump

Overall inflation is posing no threat to the U.S. economy, with a new report showing retail prices fell in September, the biggest drop in eight months. However, a key measure inside this moved higher, leading to more guessing about whether the Fed will raise interest rates.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 14, 2015

Spot Market Rates Fall Again as Trailer Demand Slips

Following a surge to close out September, the number of posted loads on the spot truckload market dropped 11% during the week ending Oct. 10, according DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

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