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FMCSA Finally Releases Entry-Level Driver Training Rule
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A final rule on minimum entry-level CDL training requirements-- issued in December year-- has at last gone into effect, having been delayed several times due to having been placed under a “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review” in January by the Trump administration. |
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Last Legs for Long-Haul Trucking?
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A move away from long-haul to regional and super-regional routes has been predicted for years. Volvo's Magnus Koeck says that shift may already be underway. |
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Q&A: Ramona Hood of FedEx Supply Chain
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The Women In Trucking Association honored Ramona Hood with its Influential Woman in Trucking award. In this interview with HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge, Hood emphasizes the importance of recruiting and mentoring a diverse talent pool in the industry. |
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FMCSA to Hold Live ELD Q&A Sessions in July
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that in July, it will hold two live question-and-answer sessions about electronic logging devices. |
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International Truck Offers Fabco Axle on WorkStar Models
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International Truck has announced the availability of the heavy-duty Fabco FSD-20K axle option on its WorkStar lineup. |
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Six Steps to Thwart Cargo Theft
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“Cargo theft hasn’t necessarily gotten worse lately, but there is more sophistication on the criminal side than 20 years ago when it was strictly a crime of opportunity,” says Eric Fuller, CEO of U.S. Xpress. But there is much motor carriers can do to help protect customers’ goods and their own assets and employees from heists. |
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Natural Gas Road Rally Kicks Off In Long Beach
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The Natural Gas Road Rally Across America has kicked off in Long Beach, Calif., sending several heavy-duty trucks and other vehicles powered by natural gas on a coast-to-coast road trip to Washington, D.C. |
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Drivewyze to Operate Weigh Station Bypass Service in California
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Drivewyze has announced that it has been awarded the contract to operate its Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service in California. |
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CarriersEdge Course Instructs Truck Drivers on Accident Reporting
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CarriersEdge has announced a course on accident reporting to help truck drivers deal with an accident scene and handle the stressful situation. |
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Sponsored by General Motors
Chevrolet Equinox Emphasizes Rightsized Efficiency for 2018
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Completely redesigned, the model-year 2018 Chevrolet Equinox will fit fleets looking for an efficient and productive crossover. |
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Q. Some trucks have difficulty starting the engine after an extended rest period like at night. What can be done to prevent that? |
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A. When the truck is turned off, the charge to the battery stops. Any load attached and turned on will drain the battery. One way to prevent over-discharge is to turn some loads off, especially larger loads. READ MORE
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Q. I’ve heard that it’s the fleet’s responsibility to make sure we’re using a registered ELD. Is that true? |
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A. Yes, it is the fleet’s responsibility to ensure that the ELD devices on their trucks are registered... READ MORE
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