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Drivers•by Staff•July 6, 2018

Walcott Truckers Jamboree Starts on July 12

Iowa 80 Truckstop’s 39th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree is set to kick off on July 12th with three straight days of trucking events, exhibitions, and entertainment.

Safety & Compliance•by Jack Roberts•July 6, 2018

Continental Shows Off Advanced Transportation Technology

If you only think "tires" when you think of Continental, think again. HDT's Jack Roberts shares a preview of some of the high-tech solutions the company will showcase at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in September in Germany.

Fleet Management•by Evan Lockridge•July 5, 2018

Spot Van Rate Rises to Another High as Reefers, Flatbeds Move Little

Urgency to move freight before the end of the second quarter and ahead of the Fourth of July holiday helped propel the national average spot van rate to $2.32 per mile during the week ending June 30.

Fuel Smarts•by Deborah Lockridge•July 5, 2018

More Allegations Made in Repeal of Proposed Glider Kit Restrictions Under GHG Phase 2

Several members of Congress have asked the inspector general of the Environmental Protection Agency to look into allegations that there was improper contact between Volvo Group, the Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association, and the EPA regarding the agency’s regulation of glider kits under its Greenhouse Gas Phase 2 rules.

Fuel Smarts•by Staff•July 5, 2018

Embattled Pruitt Resigns Post as EPA Administrator

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has resigned amid accusations of ethics violations while in the position.

Fuel Smarts•by Staff•July 5, 2018

TravelCenters of America to Launch TA Express Brand

TravelCenters of America is renewing efforts to grow and expand the company’s franchise network by launching a new brand called TA Express later this summer.

Fleet Management•by Staff•July 5, 2018

Artur Express Orders 145 New Trucks

Artur Express announced plans to add 115 new trucks this summer, with an order for 30 more to arrive in December.

Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•July 5, 2018

OOIDA ELD Exemption Denied

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s request for a broad exemption to the ELD mandate for small-business truckers has been denied.

Drivers•by Staff•July 5, 2018

Heartland Express Raises Driver Pay in All Divisions

Heartland Express announced a pay raise for drivers in all divisions across the company, including mileage drivers, owner-operators, hourly and salaried drivers, and teams.

Drivers•by Staff•July 3, 2018

Pilot Program to Allow Under-21 Veterans to Drive Trucks in Interstate Commerce

The U.S. DOT plans to launch a pilot program that would allow 18-20 year olds who have the military equivalent of a commercial driver’s license to operate large trucks in interstate commerce. The results could play a vital role in lowering the age of eligibility for some truck drivers.

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