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Equipmentby StaffJuly 19, 2019

HDMA Forms New Heavy Duty Advanced Technology Council

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association, the commercial vehicle division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, has announced the formation of its newest council, the Heavy Duty Advanced Technology Council.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJuly 19, 2019

IIHS Urges Caution on Younger Truck Driver Pilot Programs

IIHS is urging FMCSA to use caution before any expansion of its pilot program allowing truck drivers under 21 to participate in interstate commerce.

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsJuly 19, 2019

Closing The Gap: Legislatures Urged to Address Truck Platooning Laws

Truck platooning technology has leapt far ahead of outdated laws designed to cut down on tailgating and convoys. A new, state-by-state initiative seeks to bring regulations in line with this new technology.

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Safety & Complianceby Steven MartinezJuly 18, 2019

Proposed Bills Would Update Insurance Minimums and Mandate Automatic Braking on Trucks

Two proposed bills in the House of Representatives aim to reduce harm caused by large truck crashes by updating the minimum insurance requirements for carriers and requiring automatic emergency braking to be standard on large commercial vehicles.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 18, 2019

EKA Launches Private Freight Marketplace Solution

EKA Solutions has launched MPlace, allowing larger shippers, brokers and carriers to create private freight marketplaces using features of its cloud-based Omni-TMS platform.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 18, 2019

Samsung to Develop Batteries for Volvo Electric Trucks

Volvo Group and Samsung SDI, the battery manufacturing subsidiary of Samsung, have entered into a strategic alliance to develop battery packs for Volvo Group’s electric trucks.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 18, 2019

ATA Partners With NACV Show on Educational Symposium

The North American Commercial Vehicle Show has partnered with American Trucking Associations to host a symposium at this year’s event, offering educational and benchmarking sessions to attendees.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 17, 2019

Caterpillar Dealers Launch Independent Service Network

A group of Cat dealers is launching Rig360, a network of independent service centers that provides fleet managers and truck owners with bumper-to-bumper truck service options.

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Driversby StaffJuly 17, 2019

Despite Soft Freight Environment, Drivers Still In Demand

Turnover rates at large and small truckload carriers remain at lower levels despite a soft freight environment, according to the latest numbers tracked by American Trucking Associations.

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsJuly 17, 2019

Peloton Announces Level 4 Driverless Truck Platooning System

Peloton’s new Automated Following solution uses vehicle-to-vehicle technology to allow a single driver in a lead truck to control two platooning vehicles.

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