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New CSA site available for previewing, agency accepting public comment

A redesigned version of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program’s Safety Measurement System website with an updated interface and new features was unveiled this week and is currently in a preview mode for 60 days.

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Vehicle traffic falls at Mexican ports

According to figures from the Mexican government the number of finished vehicles being moved by Mexican ports has fallen for eight consecutive months, with a drop of 1.9% noted for August. Between January and August this year, Mexican ports handled 790,843 units compared to 806,542 units in the first eight months of 2012.

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Death in Arizona: Ultimate toll of distracted driving

Sad and somewhat horrifying news from Arizona this week reinforces the toll distracted driving can take on life and limb — and trucking’s image.

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Next-generation driver training, Part 2: hooked on e-learning

On Sunday, Nov. 3, a group of 26 drivers started a training program at Maverick Transportation. All were hired with less than six months of driving experience. Similar groups have been coming to Little Rock, Ark., since August, 2005, when Maverick began  

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ROLLIGON / 2011-2012 Rear Trailer Suspension Missing Weld

NOV Rolligon is recalling certain model year 2011 HT-180, model year 2012 MT-1060-HR and TPT-1202-T twin pump, and model year 2011-2012 MT-1060 and Hydration trailers. The affected vehicles have a missing weld on the rear trailer suspension at the rear side of the hanger.

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VACTOR / 2012-2013 Vehicle may Inadvertently Move/Trans Software

Vactor Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ramjet vehicles equipped with Allison Transmissions. Due to an incorrect transmission software parameter, the vehicle may go into drive mode while in PTO is being used.

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INTERNATIONAL / 2008-2013 Trailer May Release from Fifth Wheel

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 International LoneStar, ProStar, and TranStar trucks manufactured February 20, 2008, through July 29, 2013 and equipped with an electronic fifth wheel jaw release system (feature code 0595BAW or 0595BAY). Due to an assembly error, the air lines at the isolation/vent valve may not be oriented correctly.

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WESTERN STAR / 2009-2014 Seatbelt Anchorage Point may be Weak

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2008, through March 22, 2013. A potential misalignment of a clearance hole in the B-pillar reinforcement may affect the performance of the seatbelt D-ring anchorage point.

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ALTEC / 2012-2013 Winch Bolts May Loosen

Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.

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