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Fuel Smartsby Evan LockridgeSeptember 8, 2014

Average Diesel Cost Unchanged from Last Week, 16.7 Cents Less Than 2013

The ride of continuously falling on-highway diesel prices is over, with the average U.S. cost unchanged over the past week, according to new U.S. Energy Department figures.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffSeptember 8, 2014

FMCSA Extends New-Applicant Screening Test

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is extending its test of a new approach to screening new entrants into trucking. It also is adjusting how the screening process works.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 8, 2014

2015 Ram Chassis Cab Adds Max Speed Limiter

The Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks add several fleet-friendly options for the 2015 model-year, including a maximum speed limiter to help fleet managers reduce excessive speeding, according to Ram Truck.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 8, 2014

Bridgestone Plant Earns Environmental Recertification

Bridgestone America’s tire manufacturing plant in Warren County, Tennessee, earned LEED V3 recertification at the silver level from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeSeptember 8, 2014

Household Movers Seek Exemption to 14-Hour Rule

Household goods movers represented by the American Moving and Storage Association are asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for an exemption to one part of hours of service regulations.

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Driversby StaffSeptember 8, 2014

Trucker Named Highway Angel for Helping With Burning Bus

The Truckload Carriers Association has named Jon Wilbur a Highway Angel for helping passengers on a burning bus in June.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 8, 2014

Trucking Conditions Index Indicates Extreme Pressure on Available Capacity

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index increased to a reading of 8.49 for July, one of the highest points this year. The high values reflect rising prices and service lapses caused by the current capacity crisis. FTR says the TCI could go even higher this fall if the economy accelerates as expected.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 5, 2014

Cable Provider Orders 800 Ford Transit Vans

Charter Communications has ordered more than 800 low-roof, regular-wheelbase 2015 Ford Transit vans for its technicians in 29 states, the automaker has announced.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 5, 2014

PrePass Plus Allows Customers to View Transactions Any Time

Help Inc.'s PrePass Plus electronic toll payment service will now allow customers daily access to E-ZPass toll transactions.

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Driversby StaffSeptember 5, 2014

Michigan Adds Truck Parking System to I-94

The Michigan Department of Transportation has activated the Truck Parking Information and Management System on a section of Interstate 94 in southwest Michigan.

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