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Truck driver in Tracy Morgan crash asks court to dismiss charges, citing media attention

The Walmart truck driver at the center of the fatal high-profile June 2014 crash involving actor and comedian Tracy Morgan has asked prosecutors to dismiss the charges against him, arguing the media attention the case has drawn makes it impossible for him to receive a fair trial. 

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White House delays proposed speed limiter mandate

A looming rule to mandate the use of speed limiting devices on heavy trucks has been delayed, according to a notice on the White House’s Office of Management and Budget’s rulemaking portal. 

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Automotive Logistics Global Conference: Save 15% using AHAA15 Code!!!

Join us at the Automotive Logistics Global conference, brought to you by Automotive Logistics, on 22-24th September at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.  As a member of the AAC we have negotiated an exclusive 15% discount on the delegate fee – secure your place today, alternatively use the code AHAA15 on the registration page.  

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AHAA member in the news: Cold FireTactical achieves NTOA member tested and recommended status!

Recently Cold Fire Tactical, which got it’s start in Law Enforcement, had product submitted for testing and review to the National Tactical Officers Association. They are proud to announce that they passed!

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Jury awards $2.6 million to Swift owner-operator for negligence in equipment maintenance

A jury in a Houston-based federal court has found Swift liable in a lawsuit brought by an owner-operator leased to the company who claimed negligent maintenance practices by Swift caused a trailer to run over his foot. 

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Trucking’s technology revolution already begun, futurists say at CV Outlook panel

It’s easy to get caught up in all the glittering new technology truck OEMs and associated component suppliers are putting out today. 

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The driver shortage is real

“I don’t care if you’re running 50 trucks or 5,000, you have a driver problem,†Covenant Transportation Group Chairman David Parker told attendees at CCJ Market Movers, a new town-hall style event held Thursday, Aug. 27, during the Great American 

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JB Hunt countersued by fleet software provider for $5M; company claims carrier broke confidentiality agreement

JB Hunt has been countersued by transportation management software provider MercuryGate, who’s seeking $5 million 

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17-group coalition wants trucker drug testing provision removed from Senate highway bill

A coalition of labor advocacy and lobbying groups has sent a letter to transportation-focused lawmakers in the U.S. House asking them to reject a recent Senate proposition that would allow trucking companies to use hair testing for driver drug screening in 

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