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Blowing the whistle on coercion
An investigation involving UPS offers insight on the process.... Read more
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America’s railroad system is great — for freight
(Bloomberg Opinion) – In most of the world’s affluent countries, railroads were either built by the government or eventually claimed by it. Beset by growing losses due to high labor costs, bureaucratic inefficiency, and the rise of automobiles a... Read more
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Are you insurance worthy?
Here are some training tips to help with renewals.... Read more
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Lion, partners to accelerate electrification of HD transport
Lion Electric, its partners and the government of Quebec, Canada, say they are launching a major project to integrate equipment and technology into all-electric heavy vehicles. The estimated $15.8 million project, to which the government i... Read more
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Campbell Jr. awarded Kenworth T680 as top military veteran rookie driver
24-year Marines and Army man served stateside as well as abroad in combat zones... Read more
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Pickups go farther, use less fuel with diesel engines
New diesel-powered pickup trucks can get 33% better mpg and drive 30% longer versus gas, a new report found.... Read more
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Yokohama optimizes tires for regional-haul trailers
SANTA ANA, CA—To meet the growing demands of regional-haul fleets, Yokohama Tire released the 114R Ultrawide Base tire for drop deck, closed axle and spread axle trailers. It is available in size 445/50R22.5 now, with 455/50/22.5 available in Q1 2020... Read more
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Ten years of service with more to come
It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since a charrette hosted by the Rocky Mountain Institute led to the formation of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). Speaking at our 10th anniversary celebration at NACV, Don Baldw... Read more
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Valvoline launches its first hybrid-specific motor oil
Extending its commitment to develop products and services for vehicles of the future, Valvoline created full synthetic motor oil specifically formulated for hybrid electric vehicles.... Read more
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House to vote on 'infinitely better' USMCA deal next week
(Bloomberg) -- House Democrats embraced the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement after securing key revisions and announced plans to vote on the deal next week, putting President Donald Trump closer to a political win as he heads into the 2020 election... Read more
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Plus.ai completes cross-country delivery with self-driving truck
Fully loaded refrigerated trailer of perishable cargo travels primarily in autonomous mode from California to Pennsylvania in less than three days.... Read more
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GM loans Ohio plant buyer $40 million to launch electric truck
The financing GM provided covers Lordstown Motors’ purchase of the former GM complex in Lordstown, Ohio, and some initial startup costs for its Endurance electric pickup.... Read more
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FTR: November Class 8 orders disappoint with 17,300 units
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 orders for November dropped to a disappointing 17,300 units—down 21% from October. This was the lowest November total since 2015 and was 39% lower than the same month a year ago, FTR maintained. F... Read more
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Specialized logistics in the trucking industry
The propane delivery operation at Ferrellgas is using its fleet resources more effectively.... Read more
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Truckload giant Celadon Group to shut down
This is believed to be the largest truckload bankruptcy filing in history. ... Read more
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A $1 billion grudge drove GM’s shock suit against Fiat Chrysler
GM attorneys suspect union leaders may have been swayed by graft to favor Fiat Chrysler at GM's expense, a charge current UAW leaders deny and that the Justice Department hasn’t made.... Read more
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Know your oil’s pour point: Choosing the right fluids for your fleet this winter
Even the largest, toughest heavy-duty vehicles need a little help to run smoothly during the colder winter months. When temperatures drop below freezing, fleet vehicles are at risk for reduced fuel economy and potential engine damage. Switching flee... Read more
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ACT Research: Used truck sales jump 43% in October
In what ACT Research says likely is an anomaly, used Class 8 same dealer sales volumes jumped 43% month over month in October, following a 5% m/m loss in September, according to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used T... Read more
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A look at insurance fraud
According to James Bonk, regional vice president of G4S, a multinational security services company, people commit insurance fraud for a number of reasons: They perceive it to be a victimless crime perpetrated against a faceless insurance company... Read more
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Trailer GHG 2 updates: CARB suspends 2020 standards
Also, citing lack of progress in federal agencies’ review, TTMA asks court to rule on applicability of Phase 2 emissions regs... Read more
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Fighting the cold under the hood and in the cab
The best defense against the cold is a good offense, or more specifically, specialized heating equipment.... Read more
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FMCSA: No 'soft enforcement' period for Dec. 17 ELD deadline
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is reminding all motor carriers and drivers subject to the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) electronic logging device (ELD) final rule that they must... Read more
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The training evolution: From the classroom to the internet
When career e-learning developers come into the trucking industry, they’re often struck by how different it is from other industries. The content itself is not usually an issue - every industry has its own quirks, acronyms and regulations, so truckin... Read more
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Lineage acquires Emergent Cold, expands in U.S., Asia-Pacific
Lineage Logistics, a provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, recently signed definitive agreements to acquire Emergent Cold. The company said this acquisition strengthens its port presence in the United States and enables its entry i... Read more
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NTEA’s new training module covers emissions, fuel economy
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recently developed a Truck Equipment 201 module covering commercial vehicle calibrations, emissions and fuel economy. TE201 is a series of online course modules, designed for those with technical knowl... Read more