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Equipmentby StaffMay 31, 2019

Truck and Auto Manufacturers Strongly Reject Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat

Truck and automobile components and parts manufacturers came out strongly against President Trump’s latest threat to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican imports, saying that it would only serve as an additional tax on the American people and put jobs and investment in the U.S. at risk.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 31, 2019

Port of Savannah Invests $3 Billion to Improve Connection to St. Louis Railways

The $3 billion plan would increase the amount of cargo moved through the port and create a new rail connection between the St. Louis region and the Georgia sea port to help improve the movement of goods to the Midwest.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 31, 2019

USDA Clarifies Rules on Transporting Hemp Across State Lines

In the wake of several Idaho arrests of truck drivers hauling industrial grade hemp, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued an updated legal clarification of its new guidelines.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 30, 2019

Class 8 Truck Production to Taper Off By the End of 2019

Class 8 truck production is expected to continue growing for most of 2019 before finally declining at the end of the year into 2020, according to a recent report from ACT Research.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 29, 2019

Old Dominion Freight Line Gives in Support of Red Cross Disaster Relief

The American Red Cross has recognized Old Dominion Freight Line for supporting the Red Cross Disaster Relief program with an annual pledge of $250,000 through the Disaster Responder Program.

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Fuel Smartsby David CullenMay 29, 2019

Do Grille Guards Catch Wind?

One might wonder what impact all that heavy metal stuck out in front of the highly aerodynamic profiles honed by truck makers can have on cheating the wind.

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Equipmentby David CullenMay 29, 2019

Navistar to Settle Class Actions over MaxxForce Engines

Navistar International has agreed to settle pending class action lawsuits that alleged that certain Navistar MaxxForce Advanced EGR engines are defective and that Navistar failed to disclose or correct the alleged defect.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 29, 2019

Daimler Invests in 'Highly Automated' Trucks with New Autonomous Technology Group

Daimler Trucks says it's going to have highly automated trucks in production within a decade, and it's launched a new global business unit to help make it happen.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 28, 2019

Fontaine Improves Clearance on Peterbilt 348 with Lowered Roof Modification

Fontaine Modification developed a lowered roof modification for Peterbilt 348 trucks that improves overhead clearance for transporting chassis mounted cranes in areas with low bridges and overpasses.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 28, 2019

Former USA Truck Chairman Robert Peiser Dies at 70

USA Truck announced the passing of longtime chairman Robert Peiser, at age 70, who served on the company's board since 2012.

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