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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•September 19, 2018

Cummins PowerDrive Powertrain Turned a T370 Into a Hybrid

Cummins unveiled its PowerDrive suite of plug-in hybrid electric solutions on a functional Kenworth T370 utility truck at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany.

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Equipment•by Deborah Lockridge•September 19, 2018

Daimler's Daum Talks Future Trucks and Current Business at IAA Show

From electric and autonomous vehicles to whether today's current hot truck sales are really a good thing, Daimler Truck and Bus chief Martin Daum shared his insights with reporters at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•September 18, 2018

Diesel to Remain Dominant Fuel Type Through 2040

Commercial vehicles are expected to run on diesel fuel through 2040 due to increases in fuel economy, according to new research from IHS Markit.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•September 18, 2018

Aftermarket Veteran Receives CVSN President's Award

Pete Joy has received the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network President’s Award which recognizes those individuals who have contributed to the heavy-duty aftermarket and promoted and supported the independent aftermarket distributor.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•September 18, 2018

Senate Passes Opioid Bill that Creates Hair Testing Guidelines

American Trucking Associations has praised Senate-passed legislation that, in its current form, includes provisions to create guidelines for drug hair testing.

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Equipment•by Staff•September 18, 2018

Trailer Orders Continue to Break Records

Trailer orders in August are expected to exceed projections for the second straight month, showcasing just how hot equipment sales have remained so far in 2018.

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Drivers•by Staff•September 18, 2018

FMCSA Removes Red Tape for Diabetic Truck Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a final rule that makes it easier for individuals with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus to become qualified to operate a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce.

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Equipment•by Deborah Lockridge•September 18, 2018

Daimler Trucks Touts Technology Advances Ahead of IAA Show

Daimler showed its vision of the future at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, displaying new technologies and electric trucks, vans, and buses.

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Fleet Management•by David Cullen•September 18, 2018

Going Up: What’s Driving Trucking Forward

At the FTR Transportation Conference, speaker after speaker attempted to capture just how hard-galloping the economy is and the positive if head-spinning impact that is having on the market for moving freight.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•September 17, 2018

Paccar Recalls Trucks for Missing Check Engine Light Circuits

Paccar has issued a recall affecting several Kenworth truck models due to an improperly connected check engine light that could fail to warn drivers of imminent engine problems.

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