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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•August 12, 2019

CVSA Wants Congress to Fund New Truck Crash Causation Study

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has urged Congress to fund a new commercial vehicle crash causation study to be conducted by the FMCSA, updating the last study that was conducted in 2001.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•August 9, 2019

Freight Rates Expected to Fall, But Truck Production Remains at All-Time Highs

In its latest Freight Forecast, ACT Research maintained its view that truckload and intermodal rates will fall this year due to overcapacity and weak freight demand.

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Maintenance•by Staff•August 9, 2019

Kenly 95 Petro Truckstop Opens TA Service Center

The Kenly 95 Petro truckstop in Kenly, North Carolina, has opened a new 26,000 square-foot six-bay TA Service Center.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•August 9, 2019

Taz Trucking Announces $7.3 Million Investment in Expansion

Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Taz Trucking has announced a $7.3 million investment to add more truck drivers and support staff jobs and further expand the company.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•August 9, 2019

Best Transportation Adds BYD Electric Tractor to Fleet

In July, the Port Newark, New Jersey-based Best Transportation added a fully electric Class A tractor to its drayage arsenal.

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Equipment•by Staff•August 8, 2019

Daimler Trucks Creates Customer Experience Organization

As part its commitment to customer experience, Daimler Trucks North America has created an entirely new customer experience organization, naming Paul Romanaggi as chief CX officer.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•August 8, 2019

Loadsmart and Starsky Robotics Make First-Ever Digital Freight Delivery Via Autonomous Truck

Digitized freight developer Loadsmart and Starsky Robotics say the announcement marks the first time an autonomous company and a digital broker have collaborated to price, book and load a shipment without any human involvement.

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Maintenance•by Staff•August 7, 2019

Webinar to Explore How Fleets Can Keep Maintenance Costs in Check

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is hosting a free webinar on Aug. 29 about how fleets can stay on top of and even lower their maintenance costs.

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•August 7, 2019

FedEx Ending Ground Delivery Contract with Amazon

FedEx won’t renew its contract with Amazon for ground delivery when it expires at the end of the month, after letting its U.S. air-delivery contract with Amazon run out earlier this summer.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•August 7, 2019

Over 1,600 Trucks Placed Out of Service in Surprise Brake Inspection Event

More than 1,600 commercial vehicles were placed out of service for brake-related violations during an unannounced inspection blitz conducted by the CVSA's law enforcement members in the U.S. and Canada.

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