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Maintenanceby Jim ParkJune 11, 2020

BFGoodrich Launches Regional Steer, Drive Tires

Two new tires from BFGoodrich target regional and urban fleets where operating stresses are high. The Route Control S and Route Control D boast long-wearing, high-traction treads and durable casings.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 11, 2020

Loadsmart, Opendock Integrate and Streamline Dock Scheduling

Loadsmart has partnered with Opendock to integrate Loadsmart's digital freight platform and Smart Scheduling technology with Opendock’s dock management software, enabling shippers to improve the scheduling process.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 11, 2020

Industry Focus Group: Industry Sentiment Lowest Since 2009-2010

A recent CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) focus group report shows both for-hire and private fleets are not feeling extremely confident in the current state of the commercial trucking industry.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 10, 2020

TIA President & CEO Stepping Down After 23 Years

Transportation Intermediaries Association’s President and CEO Robert Voltmann has announced plans to leave the association at the end of September 2020. Voltmann joined TIA as CEO in June 1997.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJune 10, 2020

Tesla's Musk Tells Employees it's Time to Push Semi Production

Tesla shares topped $1,000 for the first time on June 10, as reports surfaced that the company is pushing to ramp up production of its electric heavy-duty Semi truck.

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Driversby StaffJune 9, 2020

Report: Driver Turnover Hit All-Time Low in Q1

According to a recent report from Stay Metrics, while driver turnover rates spiked early in the first quarter of 2020, they soon began trending down and dropped to all-time lows in March.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJune 9, 2020

DriverTech, Drivewyze Offer Weigh Station Bypass

DriverTech and Drivewyze recently partnered to allow PreClear weigh station bypass as part of DriverTech’s ELD in-cab platform.

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FMCSA Narrows Definition of COVID-19 Relief Loads

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration allowing for the exemption from hours-of-service rules if delivering relief loads – but it has narrowed the definition of relief loads.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 8, 2020

IANA Cancels 2020 Intermodal EXPO

Like many associations before it, the Intermodal Association of North America has decided to cancel the 2020 Intermodal EXPO due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJune 8, 2020

Waiver Cuts Drug-Testing Costs for Rehiring Drivers as Business Ramps Back Up

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a temporary waiver letting employers skip pre-employment drug testing for certain drivers as the economy works to recover from COVID-19 shutdowns.

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