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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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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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Volvo adds battery-powered parking cooler as option on sleepers

Volvo Trucks North America says a battery-powered parking cooler will be offered as a factory-installed option for its VNM 630, VNL 630, VNL 670, VNL 730 and VNL 780 sleeper models.  The battery-powered parking cooler allows drivers to keep the cab and sleeper comfortable without idling the engine.  

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New: Drug and Alcohol Program for AHAA Carrier Members

We are very excited to introduce a Drug & Alcohol program specifically for Auto Haulers, with special pricing for our members. FMCSA Part 382 requires all commercial motor carriers to comply with controlled substance and Alcohol testing.  AHAA has partnered with Trucking Qualification Services (a wholly owned subsidiary of National Fleet Services, LLC) as our […]

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Accuride plans to roll out new lightweight aluminum wheels this Spring

Accuride Corporation introduced two new lightweight aluminum wheels Tuesday at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas.  Re-engineered to reduce weight by 5-7 percent (3 to 4 pounds depending on size), the new aluminum wheels are both standard type 22.5 x 9 wheels produced at the company’s aluminum wheel

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