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Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 8, 2019

Kraft Heinz Deploys Orange EV Electric Trucks at Ohio Facility

In an effort to eliminate diesel emissions at its Ohio distribution center, Kraft Heinz has deployed three Orange EV electric terminal trucks to take on the bulk of work at the facility.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenMay 8, 2019

Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Raise Private-Investment Limit for Highway Projects

A bill that would raise the federal cap on private activity bonds for surface-transportation and freight-improvement projects has been rolled out to the House of Representatives by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

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Driversby StaffMay 7, 2019

Hub Group Improves Pay for Regional Truck Drivers

Hub Group says regional truck drivers can make $75,000 a year under its new pay package for regional drivers, which offers better compensation, benefits, and regular opportunities for increases.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 7, 2019

PostBidShip Finds Shippers Choose Quality Carriers Over Lowest Bid

Enterprise shippers only chose the lowest spot market freight bid 25% of the time, showing a preference for a carrier with high quality service instead of always opting for the lowest rate, according to PostBidShip.

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Driversby David CullenMay 7, 2019

California Meal and Rest Break Suit Dismissed on Basis of FMCSA Preemption Stance

A federal court has determined it lacks jurisdiction to rule on a class-action suit brought against U.S. Xpress that alleges the motor carrier violated California's rules governing meal and rest breaks for commercial vehicle drivers.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 7, 2019

Private Equity Firm Acquires A&R Logistics

Chicago-based private equity firm Wind Point Partners has acquired A& R Logistics, one of the largest providers of integrated dry bulk logistics solutions for the chemical and plastic industries in North America.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 7, 2019

Autocar Rolls out New Conventional Truck Model

Autocar says its new DC-64R conventional truck is designed for severe-duty refuse applications.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 6, 2019

Former Blockchain Association Head Joins dexFreight

Chris Burruss, former president of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance and TCA, has been named vice president of transportation relations at the blockchain logistics platform provider dexFreight.

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Driversby StaffMay 6, 2019

Truck Driver Could Face Prison Time for Fatal Colorado Crash

A truck driver has been charged with vehicular manslaughter for causing a fatal crash while barreling down a steep grade along Interstate 70 in Colorado at speeds exceeding 80 miles per hour.

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FMCSA Sets June Date to Publish its Proposed Hours-of-Service Changes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has slated publication of its notice of proposed rulemaking on changes to the Hours of Service rule for June 7.

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