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Driversby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2020

The Knights of the Highway Ride Again

Years ago, truckers were hailed as Knights of the Highway. Now, a grateful nation has noticed who is still out there working hard and getting loads of supplies through as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Jack Allen Adds CEO to Proterra Responsibilities

Before joining Proterra as chairman in 2017, Allen spent more than 30 years at Navistar International, the global truck and bus company, where he most recently served as chief operating officer.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Goodyear, Bridgestone Suspending Americas Manufacturing due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Goodyear and Bridgestone have both announced temporary shutdowns of tire manufacturing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Safety & Complianceby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2020

Pennsylvania Reopens Rest Areas on Busiest Routes

Pennsylvania's abrupt closure earlier this week of all of its roadside rest areas in response to the Coronavirus outbreak drew an outcry from trucking. Now, the state will reopen some areas along busy interstate routes.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 18, 2020

Yokohama Recalls More than 4,000 Commercial Tires

Yokohama has recalled more than 4,000 commercial vehicle tires manufactured at the Yokohama manufacturing plant in Mississippi from January 12 to February 15, 2020.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 18, 2020

Eaton Cummins Introduces Endurant XD Heavy-Duty Transmission

Eaton Cummins has introduced its Endurant XD series of high-performance automated transmissions designed for on-highway applications with high gross combined weight ratings.

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FMCSA Expands Coronavirus Hours-of-Service Exemptions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration added fuel and other items to an expanded national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers transporting emergency relief in response to the nationwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffMarch 17, 2020

Illinois Authorizes 88,000-pound Trucks Assisting with Emergency Response/Relief

In an effort to support emergency relief efforts in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Illinois is allowing 88,000 pounds (or an additional 10% above legal loads on fewer axles) for trucks assisting with emergency relief.

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Driversby Jack RobertsMarch 17, 2020

Truck Stops Step Up to Serve Drivers During COVID-19 Outbreak

Truck stops around the country are taking measures to ensure cleanliness and sanitation during the Coronavirus outbreak and keep truckers rolling with vital supplies and consumer goods.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 17, 2020

Amazon Prioritizes Getting Shipments Related to COVID-19 into Fulfillment Centers

Amazon is “temporarily prioritizing products coming into its fulfillment centers” through April 5 to focus on household staples and medical supplies in high demand due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 epidemic.

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