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Driversby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 7, 2021

Final DOL Independent Contractor Rule Addresses Trucking

A final rule clarifying the definition of independent contractor published Jan. 7 by the Department of Labor covers several issues specific to trucking – but there are questions as to whether it will actually take effect under the incoming Biden administration.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 7, 2021

December Truck Orders Close 2020 With a Bang

Despite the record plunge in new-truck orders during the spring COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, orders of Class 5 through 8 trucks closed out 2020 in near-record territory.

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Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 6, 2021

Southern Tire Mart, Pilot Flying J Ink Tire Maintenance Deal

Southern Tire Mart has allied with Pilot Flying J to provide tire and maintenance service nationwide.

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Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 6, 2021

Tyrata Introduces Real-Time Tire Wear Monitoring System

A new tire data management system from Tyrata delivers automated tire tread depth monitoring within hours of deployment, according to the company.

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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 6, 2021

Ron Elliott Named Pre-Q Galgo Marketing Manager

Tire retreading company Pre-Q Galgo has named Ron Elliott marketing manager as it works to expand its presence in the U.S. and Canada.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkJanuary 5, 2021

Cummins Discontinues ReCon DPF Program

Cummins is discontinuing sale of its ReCon remanufactured diesel particulate filters, HDT has learned.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 5, 2021

Daseke Announces CEO Retirement, Board Changes

The Daseke board of directors has appointed Jonathan Shepko as Interim CEO while the carrier seeks to replace CEO Christopher Easter, who retired at the end of last month.

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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 5, 2021

Hendrickson Haulmaax EX Suspension on International HX

The Hendrickson Haulmaax EX is now a part of the chassis enhancements of the International HX Series vocational truck.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJanuary 5, 2021

Daimler Trucks Fined $30 Million Over Delayed Truck Recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a consent order with Daimler Trucks North America following an investigation that found the company failed to recall vehicles in a timely fashion and to comply with other reporting requirements.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 4, 2021

FMCSA Proposes 'Yard Move' Definition

"Yard moves" can be logged as on duty not driving under trucker hours of service regulations – but just what constitutes a yard move? See how FMCSA proposed to define a yard move.

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