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Aftermarket•by Staff•January 6, 2016

TransAxle Joins Vipar Heavy Duty Network

Truck component remanufacturer TransAxle has joined the Vipar Heavy Duty network of distributors as a stockholder.

Fleet Management•by Evan Lockridge•January 6, 2016

Economic Watch: Manufacturing, Service Sectors Decline, Employment Jumps

Shipments of manufactured goods in the U.S. increased slightly in November, according to a new and full government report, while new orders posted its third decline in the last four months.

Fleet Management•by David Cullen•January 6, 2016

Rhode Island Lists Possible Truck Toll Locations

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has provided a list of the locations under consideration for placing toll gantries, should lawmakers approve a controversial plan to begin truck-only tolling.

Fleet Management•by Staff•January 6, 2016

Hendrickson Websites Optimized for Mobile Devices

Hendrickson has incorporated responsive design into its website portfolio, allowing the pages to be viewed and interacted with on a variety of different screen sizes and types.

Fleet Management•by Evan Lockridge•January 6, 2016

Spot Freight Rates Up from Last Week, Way Down from Year Ago

Average rates for flatbeds and reefers on the spot freight market ticked slightly higher during the final week of 2015 and first two days of this year compared to the week before, according to DAT Solutions and its load boards.

Drivers•by Staff•January 5, 2016

TravelCenters of America Offers Driver-Focused Fitness Options

TravelCenters of America is offering a selection of fitness, food and wellness options aimed guiding drivers toward a healthier lifestyle.

Drivers•by David Cullen•January 5, 2016

CRST Seeks Driver-In-Front-Seat Training Exemption

FMCSA is seeking comment on an exemption sought by CRST from the rule that requires the holder of a commercial learner's permit to always be accompanied by a commercial driver's license holder seated in the front seat while the CLP holder performs behind-the-wheel training on the road.

Drivers•by Staff•January 5, 2016

Trucks Cited for Size/Weight During Safe Driver Week

Vehicle size and weight violations topped the list of the most common warnings and citations given during CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week late last year.

Aftermarket•by Staff•January 5, 2016

Fyda Freightliner Dealer Group to Expand in Ohio

Truck dealer group Fyda Freightliner has started construction of a full-service Freightliner and Western Star dealership in Zanesville, Ohio, slated to open in April 2016.

Equipment•by Staff•January 5, 2016

Daimler Announces Cuts at North Carolina Truck Plant

Daimler Trucks North America plans to lay off more than 900 people at its Freightliner plant in North Carolina, according to published reports, an action expected to be temporary as the company adjusts to expectations of a softer year for truck sales.

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