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FMCSA Chief Says ELD Data May Shape Agency’s HOS Changes

Data from ELD-compliant operators is already informing the FMCSA's plan to propose changes to the hours-of-service rule, stated agency chief Ray Martinez in his upbeat address to members of the Truckload Carriers Association.

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Safety & Complianceby Steven MartinezMarch 12, 2019

Underride Legislation Faces Opposition from Trucking Groups

Reintroduced bipartisan legislation to mandate underride guards on large commercial trucks was met with opposition from the trucking industry, with both ATA and the OOIDA voicing their objections to the proposed rule.

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Fleet Managementby HDT StaffMarch 12, 2019

U.S. DOT Announces Emerging Technology Council at SXSW

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced the creation of the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology Council at the South by Southwest Conference in Austin, Texas.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 11, 2019

Pilot Flying J Truck Care Launches Online Portal

Pilot Flying J has launched a new virtual maintenance system called Fleet Center, offering real-time visibility and flexibility online for fleets to manage maintenance for their equipment.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 11, 2019

Nussbaum, Prime Named Best Overall in TCA’s Best Fleets to Drive For

Nussbaum Transportation and Prime Inc., were named the Best Overall Fleet in their respective categories in the Truckload Carriers Associations’ 2019 Best Fleets to Drive For Contest.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 11, 2019

Alabama Motor Express Expands Sales Efforts in Atlanta

Alabama Motor Express has opened a new sales office in Atlanta, Georgia, expanding the company’s footprint in Freight Alley.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 8, 2019

Navistar Forms Service Partnership with Love’s Travel Stops

A new deal between Navistar and Love’s Travel Stops will allow Love's and Speedco service locations to handle an array of work covered by Navistar-issued warranties.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffMarch 8, 2019

FMCSA Offers Online CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Resource

The FMCSA released new online resources regarding the upcoming implementation of its CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for commercial vehicle industry stakeholders.

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Fleet Managementby Editorial StaffMarch 8, 2019

Last-Mile Delivery on the Rise in Romania

Lauterach, Austria-based transport and logistics firm Gebrüder Weiss has begun offering last-mile home delivery service in Romania.

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Driversby Steven MartinezMarch 7, 2019

Coalition of Trade Groups Throw Support Behind Younger Truck Driver Bill

A coalition of nearly 70 trade organizations has sent a letter to Congress in support of a bipartisan bill that would allow drivers as young as 18 to drive heavy-duty trucks in interstate commerce.

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