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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2019

Fleet Owner in Canada Bus Crash Fined for Safety Violations

The owner of a trucking company who’s driver caused a fatal bus crash in Saskatchewan, Canada, has pleaded guilty to five charges related to his company’s history of skirting federal safety regulations.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2019

Younger Drivers, Parking Make ATRI’s Top Research Priorities for 2019

The ATRI board of directors has approved the 2019 Top Research Priorities, a list of recommended research topics identified by ATRI’s research advisory committee based on critical trucking industry issues.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2019

Truck Driver in Hockey Team Bus Crash Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

The driver involved in Humboldt Broncos bus crash last April, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, was sentenced to serve eight years in prison. He will be deported back to his native India after the sentence is served.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 21, 2019

Peloton’s 9 Safety Principles for Truck Platooning

As it gets closer to announcing the availability of commercial truck platooning, Peloton Technologies laid out the details of how its two-truck platooning system, PlatoonPro, works to ensure safety and security in a new report.

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NewsMarch 20, 2019

FMCSA Issues Emergency Declaration for Historic Midwest Flooding

The FMCSA has declared an emergency for the Midwest states hit by historic flooding, freeing up local trucking companies like Crete and Werner to deliver needed supplies to those affected by the disaster.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 14, 2019

ATRI Study Looks at Legal Marijuana's Impact on Fleet Operations

A new study by ATRI details issues and solutions related to marijuana-impaired driving, documenting the most promising methods to identify and deter drivers who may use the drug.

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Newsby David CullenMarch 13, 2019

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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Newsby 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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Newsby 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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NewsMarch 5, 2019

Peterbilt Brings Bendix Wingman, Remote Diagnostics to Medium-Duty Trucks

Peterbilt is making Bendix Wingman collision mitigation technology and SmartLinq remote diagnostics available on several medium-duty truck models.

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