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Driversby StaffMarch 20, 2020

Oregon Extends Grace Period for CDL Medical Certificates

Oregon announced that its Department of Motor Vehicles is extending the grace period for commercial driver license holders to file updated medical examiner certificates during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeMarch 20, 2020

New Liftgate Helps Drivers Manage Extra-Large Items

Anthony Liftgates created the MRT-XL liftgate to help a long-time customer whose drivers were struggling to safely offload extra-large items such as hot tubs.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffMarch 20, 2020

Pennsylvania, California Tighten COVID-19 Restrictions

Pennsylvania and California issued stricter orders to residents and businesses to try to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. What does that mean for trucking and other commercial transportation?

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Safety & Complianceby StaffMarch 20, 2020

Answers to Questions about COVID-19 Emergency Declaration for Trucking Relief Supplies

FMCSA's answers to frequently asked questions about the emergency exemption for trucks carrying relief supplies for the COVID-19 epidemic.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Starsky Robotics Takes its Final Bow

Starsky Robotics founder Stefan Seltz-Axmacher said his autonomous trucks development company is shutting down. "Trucking companies aren’t great technology customers," he said.

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Driversby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2020

The Knights of the Highway Ride Again

Years ago, truckers were hailed as Knights of the Highway. Now, a grateful nation has noticed who is still out there working hard and getting loads of supplies through as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Jack Allen Adds CEO to Proterra Responsibilities

Before joining Proterra as chairman in 2017, Allen spent more than 30 years at Navistar International, the global truck and bus company, where he most recently served as chief operating officer.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Goodyear, Bridgestone Suspending Americas Manufacturing due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Goodyear and Bridgestone have both announced temporary shutdowns of tire manufacturing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Safety & Complianceby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2020

Pennsylvania Reopens Rest Areas on Busiest Routes

Pennsylvania's abrupt closure earlier this week of all of its roadside rest areas in response to the Coronavirus outbreak drew an outcry from trucking. Now, the state will reopen some areas along busy interstate routes.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 18, 2020

Yokohama Recalls More than 4,000 Commercial Tires

Yokohama has recalled more than 4,000 commercial vehicle tires manufactured at the Yokohama manufacturing plant in Mississippi from January 12 to February 15, 2020.

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