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Manual transmission twilight? After decades of dominance, they could be relegated to special status soon

Mastering an unsynchronized heavy-duty manual transmission is as much an art as a science. Old-school drivers say they simply don’t feel in complete control of a truck unless it has a manual gearbox.   

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Fleets using driver rewards to combat turnover

A driver shortage, now estimated at 40,000, is causing motor carriers to fine-tune their strategies to retain drivers.  Besides offering better pay packages, benefits and incentives, fleets are looking to influence the human factors that cause and contribute to turnover.

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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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