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Driversby Jim BeachFebruary 13, 2015

ELD Mandate On the Way, Says FMCSA Official

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will publish its final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices some time this year, according to Joe DeLorenzo, director of FMCSA’s office of enforcement and compliance.

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Fleet Managementby Jim BeachFebruary 13, 2015

Mobile Devices Could Become Profit Centers for Carriers

Mobile devices could become profit centers for carriers, according to Laura Lohrke, product manager for mobile, Omnitracs during a session at the company’s user conference in Dallas .

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

Driver Issues May Hurt Trucking Industry Growth in 2015

Driver shortages, driver turnover and regulations could all affect the potential growth of the trucking industry in 2015, according to analysis from GE Capital.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

Kenworth, Paccar Offer Extended Warranty Program

Kenworth and Paccar Financial are offering an Extended Warranty Program for U.S. customers purchasing new Kenworth Class 8 trucks financed through PACCAR.

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Aftermarketby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

Stemco Buys ATDynamics, Integrates Product Lines

ATD's trailer aero devices will complement Stemco's tire-inflation products, executives say.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

FMCSA Shuts Down Carrier for Safety Violations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ordered Las Vegas, -based JDJD Transportation to immediately shut down following a federal investigation revealing several widespread violations of critical safety regulations.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeFebruary 12, 2015

West Coast Ports Suspend Ship Loading and Unloading

Shipping companies represented by the Pacific Maritime Association are suspending the loading and unloading of vessels during four of the next five days as labor unrest at West Coast Ports continues.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

Parcel Carrier LSO Purchases Express Courier International

Regional parcel carrier LSO, has announced the acquisition of Express Courier International, a same-day carrier in the southeast and mid-south region, to form what it describes as “a super-regional parcel carrier.”

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeFebruary 12, 2015

Economic Watch: Retail Sales Slump, Container Volume to Increase

U.S. retail sales slumped in January for the second straight months, falling 0.8% from the month before, according to a new Commerce Department report and double the amount forecast by many economists.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

Rush Enterprises Sets Revenue, Profit Records

One of the nation’s largest operators of commercial vehicle dealerships in North American said it set several records as it reported financial results this week.

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