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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeDecember 20, 2018

Machinery Haulers Get 2019 Outlook

The 2019 outlook is generally rosy for motor carriers that haul machinery, as trucking will continue to see the effects of the ELD mandate and drivers and owner-operators will continue to be in demand. That was what The Machinery Haulers Association heard at the group’s winter meeting.

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Equipmentby StaffDecember 20, 2018

Marangoni Tread to Expand Plant to Meet Growing Demand

Marangoni Tread North America has announced a plan to expand its Tennessee tread manufacturing plant in 2019 due to increased demand.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffDecember 20, 2018

Daimler Delivers Electric eM2 Truck to Penske Truck Leasing

The electric Freightliner eM2 is the result of a collaboration between Penske and Daimler Trucks North America to produce and deploy electric commercial trucks in real-world applications.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 20, 2018

Trailers Set to Notch Highest Net-Order Year Ever

Even without December’s tally, 2018 is on pace to be the highest net order year in U.S. history for trailers, according to ACT Research.

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Fleet Managementby HDT StaffDecember 19, 2018

Top 10 Trucking News Stories of the Year

We take a look back at the top 10 online news stories that grabbed our readers attention in 2018.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 19, 2018

Women In Trucking Seeks Nominees for 2019 Distinguished Woman In Logistics Award

The Women In Trucking Association is seeking nominations for the 2019 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award, recognizing the achievements and leadership of outstanding individuals involved in logistics in North America.

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Aftermarketby StaffDecember 19, 2018

FleetPride Acquired by Private Equity Firm

Private equity firm American Securities has partnered with management and acquired independent aftermarket parts distributor FleetPride from TPG Capital.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffDecember 19, 2018

Arkansas Trucker Placed Out of Service for Multiple Drug Offenses

The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration declared Arkansas truck driver Jeffry Scott Mitchell to be an imminent hazard to public safety after Mitchell was cited and arrested on multiple occasions during roadside inspections.

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Maintenanceby Jack RobertsDecember 18, 2018

TMC Calls for Proactive Tire Pressure Management System

TMC said in a new report that merely verifying tire pressures based on manufacturers' recommendations does not go far enough in meeting fleet safety and performance requirements.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 18, 2018

Truck Tonnage Growth On Pace for Best Year Since 1998

The American Trucking Associations' For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased by 0.4% in November, building slightly on October’s already impressive level.

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