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Driversby StaffSeptember 22, 2020

Women in Trucking to Launch Diversity Index at Virtual Conference

The Women in Trucking Diversity & Inclusion Index is a new program to collect and share best practices in diversity and inclusivity across the trucking industry.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffSeptember 22, 2020

California Intrastate Carriers Can't Use New Federal Hours-of-Service Rules

Although changes to federal hours of service rules go into effect Sept. 29 offering more flexibility to trucking, if you operate only in California, you will not be able to use any of the new options, according to the Western States Trucking Association.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffSeptember 21, 2020

Commercial Drivers Get More Time to Renew Licenses, Medical Certificates

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the ability to get commercial licenses, permits, and medical cards renewed, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued another waiver.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 21, 2020

Walmart: 100% Zero-Emission Trucks by 2040

Walmart's ambitious announcement to achieve zero-carbon operations by 2040 signals it is looking to electrify its truck fleet as the next step in the company’s green evolution.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 21, 2020

NFI Pilots Volvo VNR Electric as Part of LIGHTS Project

NFI recently became the third fleet to pilot Volvo Trucks North America’s VNR Electric truck as part of the Volvo LIGHTS project.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 21, 2020

Trevor Milton Leaves Nikola Amidst Fraud Allegations

Trevor Milton has voluntarily left Nikola Corp., the fuel-cell and electric-truck company that started in his basement, amid charges of fraud and an investigation by the Justice Department and the SEC.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffSeptember 18, 2020

FMCSA New Commercial Driver Panel Will Provide Feedback on Critical Issues

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator will be launching a new panel to its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee comprised of commercial motor vehicle drivers which will provide direct feedback to FMCSA on important issues facing the industry.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 17, 2020

Daimler to Put Fuel-Cell Electric Truck in Production During Second Half of Decade

Daimler Trucks showed off a Mercedes-Benz concept truck powered by fuel cells, with a range of up to 1,000 kilometers (more than 600 miles). Customer trials are to start in 2023. It also outlined when its battery-electric eActros trucks are projected to be available, with a first look at a long-haul version.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 17, 2020

Safety Advocates, Teamsters Challenge Hours of Service Changes

Less than two weeks before revised hours of service rules are set to take effect, they have been challenged in court by a coalition of safety advocacy groups that are often seen as anti-trucking, along with the Teamsters union.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 17, 2020

Southeastern Freight Lines Expands Final Mile Service

Southeastern Freight Lines has expanded its Final Mile service across all 89 service centers, which includes more than 350 trucks.

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