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Safety & Complianceby Jim ParkApril 8, 2020

TMC: Chlorine Dioxide Effective Cab Disinfectant for COVID-19 Contamination

A antimicrobial pesticide under consideration as a treatment for bed bugs is now considered an effective disinfectant treatment for trucks whose drivers have been confirmed as COVID-19 carriers, according to the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffApril 7, 2020

TSA Grants Hazmat Extension

The Transportation Safety Administration, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, has granted an exemption for Hazardous Material Endorsement (HME) holders.

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Sponsoredby HDT Promotions StaffApril 7, 2020

[Webinar] Navigating Cargo Securement Roadcheck Inspections

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is hosting a free webinar Apr. 29 tackling the challenges associated with meeting basic cargo control requirements.

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Driversby StaffApril 7, 2020

ATA, Some States Cancel Driver Championships

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Trucking Associations has cancelled the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships, which were scheduled to take place Aug. 19-22 in Indianapolis.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 7, 2020

Researchers Look to Replace Fossil Fuels With Metal Particles

Researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, are taking a different look at how to replace our reliance on fossil fuels – metal particles.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 7, 2020

Einride Showcases Single-Operator Control of Multiple Autonomous Vehicles

Einride, which says its autonomous, electric Pods have the potential to transform shipping networks, for the first time publicly demonstrated how remote operators can monitor and control multiple Pods from a single remote drive station.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 7, 2020

COVID-19 Economic Conditions Catch up to Spot Market

The pressure to restock grocery stores and distribution centers stripped by COVID-19 buying has quickly given way to a slump for truck freight. As March segued into April, the spot market took a tumble, according to figures from DAT Solutions and Truckstop.com.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 6, 2020

March Truck Traffic Still Strong, says PrePass

Even with the growing COVID-19 pandemic, new data shows the level of commercial truck traffic on America’s busiest corridors remained strong in March.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 6, 2020

International Offers Special Truck Financing, Resources

In recognition to the swift changes COVID-19 has brought to the industry, International Truck has launched International Cares, a grouping of special offers on new truck financing and digital tools.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 6, 2020

Webinar to Help Small to Medium Fleet Businesses Navigate the CARES Act

A fleet-specific webinar on April 7 will address how to access funds, loan forgiveness details, up-to-the-minute federal guidance, and the status of future funding legislation for fleets affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,

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