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OOIDA ELD Exemption Denied

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s request for a broad exemption to the ELD mandate for small-business truckers has been denied.

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Driversby StaffJuly 5, 2018

Heartland Express Raises Driver Pay in All Divisions

Heartland Express announced a pay raise for drivers in all divisions across the company, including mileage drivers, owner-operators, hourly and salaried drivers, and teams.

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Driversby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Pilot Program to Allow Under-21 Veterans to Drive Trucks in Interstate Commerce

The U.S. DOT plans to launch a pilot program that would allow 18-20 year olds who have the military equivalent of a commercial driver’s license to operate large trucks in interstate commerce. The results could play a vital role in lowering the age of eligibility for some truck drivers.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Battery Powered HVAC Available for New Cascadia Models

A battery powered HVAC system is now available as a factory-installed option for new Freightliner Cascadia truck models.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Cummins Acquires Electric and Hybrid Powertrain Provider

Cummins has acquired Efficient Drivetrains Inc., a Silicon Valley-based company known for producing hybrid and electric power solutions for the commercial market.

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Aftermarketby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Ancra International Becomes Ancra Cargo

Cargo handling and restraint systems provider Ancra International has announced a company name change to Ancra Cargo.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 2, 2018

Daseke Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Bharat Mahajan has been appointed chief financial officer of Daseke Inc., assuming the role from Scott Wheeler who was named Daseke president earlier in the year.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJuly 2, 2018

Roadrunner Loss Widens Amid Financial Probe

The asset-light trucking and logistics provider Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. reported its first quarter operating results on Monday that showed a bigger loss than it reported a year earlier as it also said its now in compliance with government reporting rules.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 2, 2018

Diesel Laptops Moves to New Headquarters

Truck diagnostic software and hardware distributor Diesel Laptops has relocated its offices and production facility to Gilbert, S.C.

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Fuel Smartsby Tom BergJune 29, 2018

Solar Panels Feasible for Tractors, Trailers, Says NACFE

Solar power makes sense for many commercial trucks, and in many applications, an investment in the right equipment can be paid back in roughly three years, says the North American Council for Freight Efficiency in its latest Confidence Report.

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