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Fuel Smartsby Tom BergDecember 2, 2016

Daycabs, Vocational Trucks Are Priorities for Nikola

A daycab version of Nikola Motor Co.’s hydrogen-electric heavy-duty tractor will probably be the first one to enter production, said the firm’s founder and CEO, Trevor Milton.

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Productsby StaffDecember 2, 2016

SmartDrive Enhances Driver-Safety Video Solution

The latest release of SmartDrive’s video-based analytics platform and safety program includes new capabilities for capturing and delivering videos, improving the video-coaching process and driver-performance analytics as well as custom policy configurations.

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Productsby StaffDecember 2, 2016

Optronics Reveals New Exterior Lighting Options

Using a newly developed technology similar to fiber optics, Optronics has created unique 4-inch round and 6-inch oval LED stop, tail, and turn lamps that can display complex shapes and patterns.

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Productsby StaffDecember 2, 2016

Purkeys, AutoMeter Offer New Preventive Maintenance Products

Purkeys has partnered with AutoMeter, a heavy-duty electrical system testing and battery maintenance solutions provider, on a line of dual-branded preventive maintenance products.

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Productsby StaffDecember 2, 2016

SelecTrucks Revives SelectLease Program

SelecTrucks has reintroduced its SelectLease manufacturer-backed fair market value leasing program, the company announced.

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Driversby StaffDecember 2, 2016

State of Trucking for 2017: The Driver Shortage

Designed to help show the current state and future forecast of trucking, this infographic breaks down the economic state of trucking, while also diving into one of the industry's greatest issues - the driver shortage.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeDecember 2, 2016

Economic Watch: Unemployment Lowest Since Great Recession

Unemployment in the U.S. continued falling in November, hitting its lowest level since 2007, according to Labor Department figures issued Friday, as the trucking industry also contributed to some of the job additions.

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Driversby David CullenDecember 2, 2016

FMCSA Approves Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

The long-anticipated final rule to establish a national drug and alcohol clearinghouse for commercial truck and bus drivers has at last been released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The rule goes into effect on January 4, 2017, with a compliance date of January 2020.

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Fuel Smartsby Tom BergDecember 2, 2016

Nikola One Fuel Cell Electric Truck Promises High Fuel Economy, Low Maintenance

If enthusiasm ensures success, Nikola One, the fuel cell-electric long-haul tractor unveiled Thursday night in Salt Lake City, is a sure thing. It promises low maintenance and high fuel economy, but production is still a ways away.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsDecember 1, 2016

Nikola to Unveil Electric Class 8, Strategic Partnership with Ryder

The day has finally arrived when Nikola Motor Company will unveil its electric Class 8 tractor tonight at a press event at the company's Salt Lake City headquarters.

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