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FMCSA Wants to Clarify How States Will Use Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule to clarify the role of state driver’s licensing agencies in closing a loophole in the federal drug- and alcohol-testing system for truck drivers.

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Drivers•by Staff•April 27, 2020

Survey: Truck Drivers Voice Pay Concerns During COVID-19

A recent analysis by WorkHound of more than 30,000 commercial fleet drivers revealed growing concerns about pay during the COVID-19 pandemic – but fewer questions about personal protective gear.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•April 27, 2020

NPTC Recognizes Private Fleet Industry Leaders

The National Private Truck Council recognized a group of private fleet professionals and member companies for their contributions to the private fleet community.

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Maintenance•by Staff•April 27, 2020

Stertil-Koni Broadens Shop Equipment Offerings for Larger Facilities

Stertil-Koni has launched a new initiative to broaden the company’s product offerings in support of large-scale vehicle service and repair facilities.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•April 27, 2020

Norwegian Grocer Tests Cummins Hydrogen Modules

ASKO, Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler, is going a little greener with the help of four electric Scania trucks powered by Cummins’ hydrogen fuel cell modules.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•April 24, 2020

Prime Donates $700,000 for New COVID-19 Unit

Prime Inc. recently donated $700,000 to help fund a new COVID-19 unit for Missouri-based CoxHealth.

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Equipment•by Staff•April 24, 2020

Manufacturing Plants Reopen After COVID-19 Closures

After being closed for close to a month, U.S. manufacturing plants for Daimler Trucks North America, Yokohama Corporation of North America, and Cooper Tire & Rubber Company have either restarted production or are in the process of restarting their assembly lines, with Detroit's Big Three still in limbo.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•April 23, 2020

Blackburn Energy Secures Investments for Charging Solution

Blackburn Energy Inc. recently secured funding through a round of investments to fuel growth through sales of its flagship product, RelGen, a patented battery charging solution.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•April 23, 2020

UPS Adding 'Smart Warehouse' Technology

UPS Supply Chain Solutions is adding warehouse network technology to make distribution centers smarter and more efficient

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•April 23, 2020

Freight Rates Plummet, Small Fleets Struggle

As stay-at-home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic took hold across much of the country in the latter part of March, the level of freight available – and the rates to haul it – plummeted. This means many of the smallest companies that make up the vast majority of motor carriers are seriously hurting.

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