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Safety & Complianceby StaffOctober 12, 2020

Texas DPS Opens State-of-the-Art Inspection Facility

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently opened a state-of-the-art truck inspection facility in Texas, located on Interstate 10 East at mile marker 620 east of Seguin.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 9, 2020

FTR: August Was a Strong Month for Carriers

According to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for August, carriers saw a positive rate environment with reading of 8.31.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffOctober 9, 2020

Traxen AI-based iQ-Cruise Boasts Fuel Efficiency

Traxen’s intelligent adaptive cruise control system, iQ-Cruise, available to both commercial vehicle aftermarket and OE customers, uses artificial intelligence, advanced algorithms, and sensors to reduce fuel consumption by an average of 10%, according to the company.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 9, 2020

FMCSA Schedules Listening Session on Broker Transparency

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has scheduled a virtual listening session to get input on freight broker transparency.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkOctober 9, 2020

Project Z: Hino Unveils Zero-Emissions Truck Lineup

Hino is working with technology leaders such as Toyota, Hexagon Purus, and Xos to produce a low-cost product line up as the industry moves forward to zero-emission trucks.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffOctober 9, 2020

DOE Teams to Advance Fuel Cell, Electrolyzer R&D

In recognition of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched the Million Mile Fuel Cell Truck (M2FCT) and the H2NEW consortia in an effort to expand fuel cell truck and hydrogen production research and development.

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Driversby StaffOctober 9, 2020

FMCSA Proposes Expanding Classifications for Under-21 Pilot Program

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s pilot program to allow 18- to 20-year-old service members with heavy-vehicle driver training to operate commercial motor vehicles might expand the allowed classifications.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 8, 2020

Marangoni Retread Reaches Rare Milestone

Marangoni Tread North America recently announced that an RDG 200 Ringtread Drive retread has past the 500,000-mile mark.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 8, 2020

Daimler, Torc Expanding Autonomous Testing With Next-Gen Test Trucks

Torc Robotics and Daimler Trucks North America’s co-development of autonomous truck technology takes the next step, as the second iteration of test trucks designed to work with Torc’s SAE Level 4 autonomous self-driving technology hit the road for testing.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeOctober 8, 2020

Tank Truck Carriers May Add Extra Pulsating Rear Brake Lamp to Trailers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is granting a five-year exemption to allow motor carriers operating tank trailers to install a red or amber brake-activated pulsating lamp on the rear of the trailers.

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