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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 20, 2019

Tips for Keeping Truck Brakes Tip-Top in Winter Weather

Winter is hard on vehicle systems. And wheel ends are no exception. Here are some tips to keep truck brakes in good working condition when cold, snow, and ice are the order of the day.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeDecember 20, 2019

Lawsuit Challenges California Law Requiring Construction Truck Drivers to be Employees

The Western States Trucking Association filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a construction-trucking-specific provision of California’s already controversial Assembly Bill 5, which severely restricts the use of independent contractors in the state.

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Driversby StaffDecember 20, 2019

Rolling Strong Helps Drivers Find Places to Walk

A new app from Rolling Strong helps drivers find nearby scenic walks to help them stay healthy and de-stress after long days behind the steering wheel.

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Equipmentby StaffDecember 20, 2019

Ring in New Year with Shell SuperRigs Calendar

The new Shell SuperRigs Calendar for 2020 is available now, showcasing the participants of the annual truck beauty competition.

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Driversby HDT STaffDecember 19, 2019

Truckload Fleets Suffer Highest Turnover Rate Since 2018

The turnover rate at large truckload fleets – those with more than $30 million in annual revenue – jumped nine points-- marking the largest quarterly increase since the second quarter of 2016-- to an annualized rate of 96%.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 19, 2019

PrePass Safety Alliance Opens New Sites, Upgrades Others

Over the past year, PrePass Safety Alliance's board of directors has approved 47 new bypassing sites in Illinois, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin.

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Equipmentby StaffDecember 19, 2019

ACT Research: A Strong 2019 Will Mean Weaker Truck Markets Next Year

Although a recession is unlikely next year, ACT Research said uncertainty regarding the economy in the latter half of 2019 will detrimentally affect medium- and heavy-duty truck markets next year.

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Maintenanceby Steve Bouchard, Transport RoutierDecember 19, 2019

Rush Truck Centers Technician Rodeo Names First Female Grand Champion

Rebecca Chewning made history as the first woman to be named grand champion of Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo, thanks to her extensive parts knowledge.

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Equipmentby David CullenDecember 18, 2019

Volvo Selling UD Trucks Business to Isuzu

Another consolidation among global truck makers is in the works: Sweden’s Volvo Group is selling its Japan-based UD Trucks business to Isuzu Motors.

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Equipmentby Mike MangesDecember 18, 2019

Toyo Truck Tire Exec Talks Distribution, the Amazon Effect, and More

When it comes to its commercial truck tire business, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has traveled a slightly different route than some of its competitors – sometimes due to necessity and in other cases, by choice.

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