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Fleet Managementby Oliver PattonAugust 20, 2013

After the Hours-of-Service Ruling: Research on 34-Hour Restart, Action on Capitol Hill

Even as a federal court was recently upholding most of the hours of service rules, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been working on a field study of the 34-hour restart.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 20, 2013

Economic Watch: Freight Tonnage Index Strong Despite Drop

The amount of freight moved last month fell for the first time since April, according to newly released figures.

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Driversby Oliver PattonAugust 20, 2013

Legislators Worry About Heavy Truck Impact on Local Roads

A bipartisan group of Representatives asked the Department of Transportation to consider the impact of heavier trucks on local roads and bridges as it studies national size and weight limits.

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Safety & Complianceby Evan LockridgeAugust 20, 2013

Wisconsin, New Jersey May Consider Higher Speed Limits

More states, including Wisconsin and New Jersey, may be following the lead of Illinois Gov. Pat Quin who signed legislation Monday increasing the state’s top speed limit to 70 mph.

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Driversby StaffAugust 20, 2013

Cleaner Trucks Contribute to Cleaner Air Says Long Beach Port Study

The Port of Long Beach has cut diesel particulates by 81% since 2005, according to newly released analysis.

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Driversby Oliver PattonAugust 20, 2013

Ready-Mix Concrete Carriers Seek HOS Exemption

UPDATED--The ready-mix concrete industry is asking for an exemption from the 30-minute break requirement in the new hours-of-service rule.

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Driversby Jim BeachAugust 20, 2013

XRS, Samsung Integrated Software-Device Package Addresses BYOD Problems

MINNEAPOLIS -- XRS Corp. kicked off its XUE 2013 user conference Monday in Minneapolis by announcing it had entered a partnership with Samsung Telecommunications America that will deliver XRS fleet management products through Samsung mobile devices.

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Fleet Managementby Oliver PattonAugust 19, 2013

Court Will Hear Brokers' CSA Challenge in September

Freight brokers will air their case against the CSA safety enforcement program in court next month, with allegations that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrration is putting its safety credentialing responsibility into the hands of brokers and shippers.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 19, 2013

Commercial Vehicle Orders Fall as Expected in July

The third quarter is historically the weakest order period of the year and July is the weakest month. July Class 8 orders fell to just under 17,600 units, down 7% month-over-month, but up 36% compared to year-ago July.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeAugust 19, 2013

Average Diesel Price Turns Higher Over Weekly Oil Gain

Just as soon at it looked like diesel was starting to trend lower it has done an about face. The average U.S. price has increased 0.4 cents per gallon over the past week, registering $3.90 per gallon.

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