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Driversby StaffNovember 2, 2016

XYpper Enters the Uber-for-Trucking Fray

Startup company XYpper is joining the increasingly crowded “Uber for trucking” online freight-matching field, officially launching its new app and web-based system for carriers and shippers.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenNovember 2, 2016

OOIDA Not Throwing In ELD Towel

While several trucking lobbies are applauding the court ruling that upholds a Congressional mandate to require electronic logging devices, the association that had sued to overturn the pending ELD rule has not yet given up the fight.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 2, 2016

Unilever Strikes Deal with Convoy to Move Freight

Uber-for-trucking startup Convoy has struck a multi-year deal with consumer goods giant Unilever to move the company's goods through its online freight-matching service.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 2, 2016

Turbine-Electric Hybrid Trash Truck Deployed

The Ratto Group says existing vehicles are being equipped with Wrightspeed’s Route heavy-duty powertrain consisting of a turbine engine, generator, battery pack and electronic controls.

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Productsby StaffNovember 2, 2016

Peterbilt Adds Bendix Collision Mitigation to Medium-Duty Models

Peterbilt is adding the Bendix Wingman Advanced collision mitigation technology to its medium-duty Model 337 and 348 trucks.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeNovember 2, 2016

Spot Market Load Availability Falls as Rates Barely Move

While the number of available spot market loads fell and rates showed only little improvement in the final week of October, freight volume during the month was better than a year ago, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards.

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Productsby David CullenNovember 2, 2016

Alcoa Becomes Arconic

The separation of Alcoa Inc. into two distinct standalone companies– Alcoa Corp. and Arconic Inc.—took effect on Nov.1.

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 1, 2016

Mahle Launches New 9,000-Part Brand

Mahle Aftermarket has rebranded its entire gasket product line under the Mahle Original brand name.

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 1, 2016

Stoughton Lease Opens Dallas Area Branch

Stoughton Rental and Leasing Company has opened a new location in the Dallas suburb of Mesquite, Texas.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenNovember 1, 2016

DOT Extends Speed-Limiter Rule Comment Period

A 30-day extension of the public comment period for a proposed truck speed-limiter rule was announced today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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