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Safety & Complianceby David CullenDecember 30, 2015

DOT Yanks Tanker Wetlines Proposal

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has withdrawn a notice of proposed rulemaking that would have amended haz-mat regulations on the transportation of flammable liquids in tanker wetlines.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 30, 2015

Last-Minute Spot Freight Boosts Pre-Christmas Volume

Refrigerated freight volume showed unexpected strength on the spot market as the number of posted reefer loads fell just 1% for the week ending Dec. 26 compared to a 20% drop that’s typical during a holiday week, according to the latest numbers from DAT Solutions.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 30, 2015

Heavy Duty Trucking's Top 5 Videos of 2015

With the Ultimate Test Drive series, featuring tests of 2015's newest trucks, and our Focus On... Series, HDT produced original videos made for the people who live and breathe trucking.

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Driversby StaffDecember 29, 2015

Trucker Charged with Manslaughter in Tracy Morgan Accident Case

The truck driver who rear-ended comedian Tracy Morgan’s limousine, injuring him and killing another comedian, has been indicted for charges of manslaughter, vehicular homicide and aggravated assault.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 29, 2015

Rick Perry to Give Keynote at Omnitracs User Conference

Former Texas Governor and 2012 Republican presidential primary candidate Rick Perry will deliver the keynote address at the Omnitracs Outlook 2016 user conference.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffDecember 29, 2015

Diesel 98 Cents Cheaper Than a Year Ago

For the seventh straight week, the average price of diesel fuel decreased. Gasoline saw a slight increase.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 28, 2015

CTA Elects Insurance Exec as San Francisco Chairman

The California Trucking Association has elected Owen Oakley as the chairman for the San Francisco Trucking Association.

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Driversby StaffDecember 28, 2015

Trucker Accidentally Destroys Historic Indiana Bridge

A historic bridge collapsed in Paoli, Ind., when a truck driver drove across it despite the truck weighing nearly 24 tons more than the bridge's posted weight limit.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 28, 2015

Federal Spending Bill Includes Increase to Idaho Truck Weight Limit

Idaho will be allowed to increase its truck weight limit on interstate highways as a result of a provision attached to the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill passed

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Safety & Complianceby StaffDecember 28, 2015

DOT Warns Shippers About Exploding Hoverboards

The U.S. DOT issued a safety alert for the transportation of hoverboards containing lithium batteries that are at risk to heat up, catch fire or explode if improperly handled.

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