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Equipmentby StaffApril 2, 2020

Large Cancellations Push Down Class 8 Orders in March

Class 8 truck orders plummeted in March to their lowest readings in a decade, at a level half of what it was a year ago, according to preliminary numbers from FTR and ACT.

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Fleet Managementby Stephane BabcockApril 2, 2020

CARES Act: Fleets Can Benefit from Paycheck Protection Program, Disaster Loans

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act may offer some immediate relief for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and fleets need to understand their possible eligibility.

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Driversby StaffApril 2, 2020

ITI Offers Free COVID-19 Course for Drivers

Instructional Technologies Inc. has released COVID 19: What Drivers Need To Know, a free course that gives professional drivers tips on how to stay safe and informed as they deliver needed goods during this pandemic.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 2, 2020

Interactive FTR Heatmap Shows COVID-19 Impacts on Truck Rates by State

FTR has released the COVID-19 Impact Heatmap, which assesses the state-level rate impacts by four trucking equipment types – dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and specialized – using Truckstop.com spot market data.

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Driversby StaffApril 2, 2020

Women In Trucking Names 2020 Female Driver of the Year

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Walmart announced that Susie De Ridder, a driver for Armour Transportation Systems in New Brunswick, Canada, has been named winner of the first annual Female Driver of the Year Award.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 1, 2020

Season Two of HDT Talks Trucking Podcast Now Available

Season two of the HDT Talks Trucking podcast is now available, covering topics such as California’s AB5 law restricting the use of independent contractors, autonomous trucks, electric trucks, and reducing unscheduled downtime.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 31, 2020

Tech Startups Match Retailers, Final-Mile Drivers

As the demand for local delivery has spiked due to stay-at-home orders and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, logistics-tech companies are stepping up to help small businesses roll out delivery options quickly.

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FMCSA Eases Regulations for Learner's Permit Holders, CDL Applicants

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has eased the standards related to commercial learner’s permit holders and obtaining a commercial driver’s license.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 31, 2020

Volvo, Fontaine Modification Offer Reduced-Height Auto Hauler Day Cab

The Volvo Auto Hauler (VAH) 300 is now available for order at a lowered 94.5-inch height, currently the lowest in the industry by 1.5 inches, according to the company.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffMarch 30, 2020

Idelic Integrates FMCSA BASICs Into Safety Suite

Idelic has incorporated the FMCSA BASICs data standard for all customers into its driver management platform, the Idelic Safety Suite.

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