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Beyond IFTA: states moving to GPS-based weight and distance tax

As vehicles continue to get more fuel efficient, state and federal governments are looking at alternative funding mechanisms to shore up their fuel tax revenues. The Congressional Budget Office, for instance, recently proposed that Congress pass legislation that would charge drivers a tax for every mile they drive. 

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Fleet Management Weekly highlights Amerifleet

AmeriFleet, a leading fleet logistics provider, has expanded an enhanced vehicle transport and hauler program that can provide faster and cheaper movement of customer vehicles to different corporate destinations.

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ATA, other industry groups weigh in on Entry-Level Driver Training proposed rule

The American Trucking Associations has voiced both support and concern for the Entry-Level Driver Training proposed rule published March 7 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. 

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Undoing potential 34-hour restart death knell could be delayed for months, group says

Following the introduction of two federal aviation bills last week…the trucking industry may have to wait months, if not longer, for resolution of the issue

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Michelin, Aperia partner to introduce Michelin Auto Inflate

Aperia CEO Josh Carter said Sunday during a press conference at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn., that his company took four years designing and perfecting its Halo bolt-on tire device before officially introducing it in the market.  

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DOT proposes entry-level driver training rule, would institute standard curriculum, minimum behind-the-wheel time

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is set to publish Monday, March 7, a proposed rule that, if made final, would implement a required core curriculum for new truck drivers receiving their CDL and require them to receive 30 hours of behind

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FMCSA expanding truck freight zones at Mexican border in Texas and New Mexico

Cross-border freight haulers now have new access points to carry loads to and from Mexico, according to a pre-published rule issued Feb. 23 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. 

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Marten ordered to pay another driver $100k in refusal-to-haul case

Marten Transport has been ordered by a federal judge to pay a former driver more than $100,000 in back wages and damages following the company’s 2013 alleged forced resignation of the driver.   

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Meritor announces new premium wheel-end warranty, launches new front-steer axle

Meritor announced the availability of the AxlePak7 on-highway trailer wheel-ends later this spring that will include an extended 7-year warranty coverage. AxlePak7 features premium wheel-end components and offers a choice of ductile iron or optional aluminum hubs, along with premium long-life wheel seals, spindle nuts and   

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