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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 27, 2018

Trimble's David Wangler Dies

David Wangler, head of TMW Systems and president of Trimble Transportation Enterprise, died suddenly April 26. He was 56.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeApril 27, 2018

Economic Watch: GDP Growth Slows From Previous Quarter

Overall economic activity in the U.S. cooled slightly in the first quarter of the year as consumer spending eased, but the performance was better than analysts were expecting.

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Equipmentby Evan LockridgeApril 27, 2018

Earnings Watch: Daimler Profit Slips as Sales Increase

Daimler AG, parent company to names such as Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit Diesel, Mercedes, Fuso and others, reported on Friday that its first quarter profit slipped – despite record-setting vehicle sales.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenApril 27, 2018

House Approves Rider to Thwart State Preemption of Trucker HOS Rules

An amendment written to resolve the issue of preemption by individual states of federal hours-of-service rules for truck drivers was passed on April 26 by a solidly bipartisan vote of 222-193 as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act currently being debated by the House of Representatives.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 27, 2018

SAE Publishes Charging Recommendation for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles

The Society of Automotive Engineers developed a recommended practice for plug-in charging of heavy duty electric vehicles. The new standard was designed to offer a single vehicle charging coupler solution for three-phase and single-phase AC and DC charging.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 27, 2018

Daimler Trucks Names Manufacturing, Reman Leadership

Daimler Trucks North America has announced three high-level appointments to its manufacturing and remanufacturing operations.

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Driversby StaffApril 26, 2018

Ozark Motor Lines Gives Drivers New Pay Package

Memphis, Tenn.-based Ozark Motor Lines has announced a new pay increase for its long-haul and regional truck drivers as well as driving teams.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeApril 26, 2018

Freight Shipments, Spending Levels Post Double-Digit Gains

A measure of quarterly freight shipment and spending activity showed big gains in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same time a year ago, reflecting a stronger economy.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeApril 26, 2018

Economic Watch: Durable Good Mixed as New Home Sales, Consumer Confidence Improve

New orders for long-lasting manufactured durable goods jumped more than expected in March, but analysts pointed to some concerns deeper in the Commerce Department report. Separate reports showed improvements in new homes sales as well as in consumer confidence.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 25, 2018

Great Dane Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance

Great Dane is the first trailer maker to become a member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance, joining a coalition of industry leaders dedicated to developing blockchain standards, education, and solutions for the transportation industry.

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