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Equipmentby Ann NealDecember 27, 2019

Les Schwab Tire Centers For Sale

Les Schwab Tire Centers Inc. is for sale. The Bend, Oregon-based company’s board of directors and its shareholders, who are all relatives of founder Les Schwab, have hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to find a buyer.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 27, 2019

HDT's Top 19 Trucking News Stories of 2019

After scouring through our website analytics of news items of the past 12 months, HDT came up with the top 19 stories of 2019, giving you a look back on some of the important moments from this past year.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeDecember 27, 2019

FMCSA Doubles Random Drug-Testing Percentage for 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is doubling the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substance testing for commercial motor vehicle drivers, from 25% to 50% percent, effective Jan. 1.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 26, 2019

Diesel Laptop Offers Free Beta Access to New Parts Finder App

Diesel Laptops is currently operating its Truck Parts Lookup platform as an “open beta," meaning it is free to use and evaluate.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsDecember 26, 2019

ACT Research: Tough Times Ahead for Class 8

Citing a brutal October and November, ACT Research warns that 2020 will be much tougher for both medium- and heavy-duty truck sales.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 26, 2019

November Tonnage Report 'Tough to Sugar-Coat'

The American Trucking Associations’ numbers tracking tonnage hauled by for-hire trucking companies fell again in November, leading ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello to say, “It’s tough to sugar-coat November’s reading.”

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 23, 2019

FedEx Custom Critical CEO to Retire

Current president and chief executive officer of FedEx Custom Critical, Virginia Addicott, has announced her retirement. She was responsible for setting the company’s strategic direction and commitment to delivering value and flawless execution to its customers.

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Equipmentby StaffDecember 23, 2019

Used Truck Sales Return to Downward Track

ACT Research said North American used truck sales volumes fell 35% in November.

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Driversby StaffDecember 20, 2019

Truck Driving School Owner Sentenced to Prison for Bribery

Jagpal “Paul” Singh, owner of the Calcutta Driving School, was sentenced to prison for bribing California DOT officials to issue commercial driver's licenses to unqualified students.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 20, 2019

Tips for Keeping Truck Brakes Tip-Top in Winter Weather

Winter is hard on vehicle systems. And wheel ends are no exception. Here are some tips to keep truck brakes in good working condition when cold, snow, and ice are the order of the day.

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