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Safety & Compliance•by Stephane Babcock•September 11, 2018

What’s the ROI of Vehicle Safety Systems?

As with any type of technology, commercial vehicle safety systems evolve. And according to Matt Camden, senior research associate at the Center for Truck and Bus Safety, Behavioral Analysis and Applications Group, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, this evolution over the past few years has been tremendous.

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Maintenance•by Staff•September 11, 2018

Andy Transport Launches Fleet Management and Maintenance Venture

Andy Transport, a Canadian transportation, logistics, and warehousing company, has officially launched its newest business venture: Tristan Fleet Management.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•September 11, 2018

Trimble Offers TMS Solution for Less-Than-Truckload Operations

Trimble has introduced a new transportation solutions module for managing less-than-truckload operations that operates within the company’s TMW.Suite transportation management system.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•September 11, 2018

Hurricane Florence Prompts Emergency Declaration Along the East Coast

In advance of Hurricane Florence making landfall, the FMCSA has issued an emergency declaration along the East Coast, suspending certain regulations for drivers and carriers in 11 states and Washington D.C.

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Safety & Compliance•by Jim Beach•September 10, 2018

FMCSA Regulatory Reform Is Real, With a Caveat

Under the Trump administration, regulatory activity at the FMCSA has decreased – but enforcement activity has increased, according to Dave Osiecki, president of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, speaking at a session during the Trimble In.Sight user conference.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•September 10, 2018

EPA Green-Lights Audit of Controversial Glider Kit Emissions Study

Four Republican lawmakers are spearheading an effort to audit a 2017 EPA study that found that glider kits emit substantially more harmful pollutants than newer truck models.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•September 10, 2018

Trimble Announces Software Updates, Enhancements at User Conference

Trimble announced a series of updates and enhancements to its software at its annual In.sight user conference, which took place in Houston this week.

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Drivers•by Staff•September 10, 2018

Walmart Makes Changes, Ups Spending to Attract Truck Drivers

Walmart is looking to add more highly qualified drivers for its private fleet and has announced a new $1,500 bonus for driver referrals as part of a plan that reportedly will double its spending on attracting and retaining drivers.

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Drivers•by Staff•September 10, 2018

U.S. Xpress Launches College Scholarship Program for Truck Drivers

U.S. Xpress launched a college scholarship program for truck drivers and their families, covering the tuition costs of earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

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Drivers•by Staff•September 10, 2018

White House Heaps Praise on Nation's Truck Drivers

In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the Trump Administration praised the dedication of America’s truck drivers, thanking drivers for the hard work they do every day.

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