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Equipmentby StaffOctober 9, 2018

Bridgestone Announces Price Increase for Truck and Bus Tires

Increased costs and market dynamics are to blame for a price increase of up to 10% on Bridgestone, Firestone, and Bandag tires and retreads.

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Fleet Managementby Steven MartinezOctober 9, 2018

J.B. Hunt Settles Truck Driver Wage Lawsuit for $15 Million

J.B. Hunt has reportedly settled a class-action driver wage lawsuit for $15 million after fighting the claims for more than a decade, a suit that has been cited in recent debates over when federal rules regarding driver work should pre-empt state regulations.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffOctober 8, 2018

Women In Trucking Conference to Feature FMCSA Deputy Administrator

The Women In Trucking Association is featuring FMCSA Deputy Administrator Cathy Gautreaux at its Accelerate! Conference in Frisco, Texas.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 8, 2018

Kenworth Offers Video Training for T880 Body Builders

Kenworth has launched the Body Builder Academy Training video series for the company’s T880 vocational truck.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 5, 2018

Class 8 Truck Orders Drop, But Only Against Record Highs

ACT Research expects Class 8 truck orders to slip to a still robust 42,800 units, and when paired with record order highs in July and August, FTR expects the third quarter of 2018 to set an all-time record.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 5, 2018

Turnover Jumps at Truckload and Less-Than-Truckload Fleets

The annualized turnover rate at large truckload carriers and less-than-truckload carriers increased in the second quarter of 2018, according to the American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Activity Report.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffOctober 5, 2018

FMCSA Seeks Comment on Preempting California Rest Break Rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is requesting public comment on a petition filed by the American Trucking Associations concerning federal preemption of California’s rest and meal break rules.

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Safety & Complianceby David CullenOctober 4, 2018

DOT Updates Guidance on Autonomous Vehicles

The Department of Transportation has expanded its voluntary guidance for the development of what it calls “automated vehicles.”

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Safety & Complianceby StaffOctober 4, 2018

FMCSA to Host Public Listening Session on Hours of Service Reform

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will hold a public listening session on Oct. 10 in Washington, DC on potential changes to the hours of service rules.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 4, 2018

Cummins and Isuzu Agree to Evaluate Global Partnership Opportunities

Cummins and Isuzu Motors signed a letter of intent to jointly evaluate opportunities to develop new powertrains for markets globally.

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