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Equipmentby StaffNovember 15, 2019

Trailer Orders Hit Highest Level in 11 Months

As equipment ordering season for 2020 kicks off, October trailer orders hit the highest level since November 2018.

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Maintenanceby Jack RobertsNovember 15, 2019

Shell Announces New Oil Formulated for Natural Gas Engines

At a conference at Texas A&M University's Transportation Technology Institute, Shell also introduced a newly-blended 0W/30 engine oil designed for fleets operating in harsh winter climates.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 14, 2019

Capitol Christmas Tree Kicks off the Holiday Season for Trucking

It’s already that time of year - the 55th Capitol Christmas Tree is headed for Washington D.C., beginning its 2,000-mile journey from New Mexico’s Carson National Forest.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 14, 2019

Walmart Canada Launches Blockchain-Based Freight Network

Walmart Canada and DLT Labs launched a blockchain-based freight and payment network that tracks deliveries, verifies transactions and automates payments and reconciliation among Walmart Canada and its carrier partners.

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Equipmentby StaffNovember 13, 2019

UAW Strike Costs Navistar Millions in Revenue Due to Production Delays

The six-week strike at General Motors impacted the delivery of certain components to Navistar’s Springfield, Ohio truck assembly plant, causing the company to suspend the delivery of 5,000 vehicles.

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Driversby Steven MartinezNovember 13, 2019

Trucking Group Challenges California Independent Contractor Law

The California Trucking Association and two California-based owner-operators filed a lawsuit challenging the "ABC" employment test mandated by the state's new independent contractor law, which the group says threatens the livelihood of independent truck drivers and is pre-empted by federal law.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffNovember 13, 2019

Brake Safety Week Puts 13.5% of Trucks Out of Service for Violations

While the vast majority of trucks inspected during CVSA's Brake Safety Week passed roadside inspections, over 4,600 vehicles were placed out of service for critical brake-related violations.

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Equipmentby StaffNovember 12, 2019

Hyundai Completes its First Successful Truck Platooning Trial

Hyundai Motor Company successfully conducted its first platooning test involving two commercial trucks on the Yeoju Smart Highway in South Korea, while replicating real-world conditions.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffNovember 12, 2019

Daimler Launches E-Mobility Ecosystem to Consult with Fleets on Going Electric

Daimler is launching an E-Mobility Ecosystem consutling business to help fleets find out if their operations would be suitable for electric trucks.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

Jacobs Vehicle Systems Launches Nationwide Tech Tour

A Jacobs Vehicle Systems truck, loaded with technological enhancements to promote better fuel consumption, reduce harmful emissions and improve engine braking capabilities, is now touring North America.

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