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Fleet Managementby David CullenFebruary 21, 2019

Global Truck OEM Traton Reports Solid Growth in 2018

Traton SE has announced that it “maintained its growth path” last year, achieving a vehicle sales increase of 14% by delivering a record 233,000 commercial vehicles across its MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus brands.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 21, 2019

Blockchain Logistics Company Wants Users to Test Features Before Launch

The blockchain logistics platform provider dexFreight has launched the dexFreight Early Adopters Program to allow shippers, carriers, brokers and forwarders in the U.S. to evaluate the platform ahead of launch.

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Safety & Complianceby David CullenFebruary 21, 2019

DOT Aims to Fight Fraud with Audit of FMCSA Medical Certification Program

DOT said the self-initiated audit was prompted by a spate of fraudulent activity, pointing out that since August 2014, its own criminal investigations have resulted in eight indictments and six convictions resulting from fraud in the medical certification process.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 21, 2019

Great Dane Plant Hits Production Milestone

Great Dane’s Wayne, Nebraska, manufacturing facility hit a new milestone when it produced its 125,000th refrigerated trailer.

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Fuel Smartsby David CullenFebruary 20, 2019

Truck Makers: Europe Not Ready For Low CO2 Trucks

The European Union has established tight carbon-dioxide emission limits for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Huge Backlog Slows Trailer Orders to Start 2019

January trailer order numbers were down to start the year as fleets and trailer makers are still dealing with the large amount of orders made in 2018.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Tariffs on Chinese Truck Tires Already in Effect

It didn't take long for tariffs to be implemented after the International Trade Commission reversed its stance on imported tires from China. As of Feb. 15, new tires from China are being subjected to tariffs.

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Aftermarketby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Marini Diesel Joins Vipar Heavy Duty Network

Marini Diesel, a full-line aftermarket distributor based in Commerce City, Colo., has joined the Vipar Heavy Duty network of distributor stockholders.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Fontaine Heavy-Haul Names New President

Fontaine Heavy-Haul, a Marmon Highway Technologies company, has named Bryan Metz as its president, promoting him from the position of sector chief financial officer of Marmon.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 19, 2019

U.S. Xpress Takes High-Tech, Hands-on Approach to Driver Training and Development

Sitting in a classroom listening to a lecture isn’t the most effective way to train truck drivers, said U.S. Xpress as it unveiled a new professional driver training and development program that uses technology and hands-on training, including simulators and a driving range.

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