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Fleet Managementby David CullenJanuary 3, 2020

Rhode Island Fights to Keep Truck-Toll Case in State Courts

The petition is a flinty New England move, propelled by the state’s contention that the truck tolls are a tax, not a user fee. That argument hinges on interpretation of the Tax Injunction Act, which bars federal courts from blocking state taxes.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 3, 2020

McLeod Adds App to Connect Brokers, Carriers, Drivers

McLeod Software’s latest update of its transportation management software includes new carrier app for brokers and improvements for customer service teams. In addition, its Cloud IQ business analytics platform is now cloud-based.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 3, 2020

WIT Seeks Female Driver of the Year Nominations

The Women In Trucking Association is seeking nominations for its inaugural Women In Trucking Female Driver of the Year award.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsJanuary 2, 2020

Integrated Powertrain Project in the Works from TomTom, Daimler, Bosch

Location technology developer TomTom announced it is working with Daimler Trucks and Bosch on an advanced predictive cruise control system for commercial vehicles.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 2, 2020

J.B. Hunt Acquires RDI Last Mile

J.B. Hunt is strengthening its presence in the large household goods last-mile marketplace with the acquisition of RDI Last Mile, a home delivery fleet that specializes in big, bulky household products in the Northeast.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 2, 2020

GDS Express Files for Bankruptcy, Cites Lack of Credit

After closing without notice in early December, Akron, Ohio-based GDS Express has filed for bankruptcy. The company filed for Chapter 11 liquidation on Dec. 27, 2019, citing the shutdown of a revolving credit account.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 1, 2020

California Trucking Gets Temporary Reprieve from Law Restricting Independent Contractors

Trucking got a temporary reprieve from California’s AB5, a controversial new law in effect Jan. 1 severely limiting the ability to use independent contractors.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeDecember 31, 2019

California's AB5: What Now for Truck Owner-Operators in the State?

As a controversial new law targeting the use of independent contractors goes into effect Jan. 1 in California, there’s still immense uncertainty about how it will be enforced and even how long it will remain law in its current form.

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Fleet Managementby HDT StaffDecember 31, 2019

HDT's Top 10 Articles of 2019

The subjects of our Top 10 Articles for the year range from the whys and wherefores of complying with new safety regulations, especially the ELD mandate, to what strategies to deploy to curb the driver shortage. Other standout topics include the impact of liberalized marijuana laws on trucking and a look at why there have been so many high-profile fleet closures.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 30, 2019

NFI Acquires G&P Trucking to Expand Southeastern Footprint

NFI has acquired G&P Trucking Company, a logistics provider specializing in asset-based transportation, port drayage, and non-asset brokerage solutions, to expand NFI’s coverage of the Southeast.

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