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Are Marijuana Drug-Testing Rules Making Truck Driver Shortage Worse?

Both motor carriers and truck drivers are frustrated with current drug testing limitations, in particular the lack of a test for marijuana impairment, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.

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Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseJune 5, 2023

MileMaker Launches Cloud-Based App

MileMaker's new Web App is a cloud-based application accessible from any device with an internet connection.

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Safety & Complianceby Wayne ParhamJune 1, 2023

FMCSA, DOT Agencies Talk Automatic Emergency Braking

As Department of Transportation leaders discussed roadway safety Thursday, a key topic was mandating automated emergency braking systems — mostly related to passenger vehicles but also possibly to commercial vehicles.

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Geodis Acquires Drayage Provider Southern Companies

Transport and logistics company Geodis has acquired Southern Companies, a drayage provider that handles all phases of the import and export process. Geodis said the acquisition enhances its end-to-end supply chain capabilities across the U.S.

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Driversby News/Media ReleaseJune 1, 2023

FMCSA Launches Program to Combat Human Trafficking

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launched a new human trafficking awareness campaign, “Your Roads, Their Freedom.”

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Safety & Complianceby David CullenMay 31, 2023

Loophole Closed in Reporting Driver Drug/Alcohol Violations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse now notifies employers if there is a change to a driver’s Clearinghouse record for up to 12 months after a pre-employment query of the system.

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Operation Safe Driver Week Starts Sunday

Law enforcement officers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in unsafe driving behaviors July 9-15.

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Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseMay 30, 2023

Reyco Granning Developing Suspensions for Electric Vehicles

Reyco Granning Electric Vehicle Solutions has developed a new high-capacity variant of its customizable suspension option for Class 5-8 electric trucks.

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Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseMay 30, 2023

Ease Logistics Testing Automated Truck Platooning in Ohio

Ease Logistics said it will soon be the first in the U.S. to deploy connected and automated truck platooning technology on revenue-generating routes.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeMay 30, 2023

Daimler Truck, Toyota Strike Deal to Advance Zero-Emissions Truck Tech

Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino will merge under a new deal struck by the two companies and their parent corporations, Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corp., respectively. The goal? Accelerate the development of advanced technologies such as zero-emissions and connected vehicles.

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