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Walmart driver in Tracy Morgan case files appeal to halt proceedings

The truck operator at the center of Tracy Morgan’s lawsuit against Walmart and its private fleet has filed an appeal against a judge’s recent rulingthat allowed the case to proceed in light of the criminal case against the driver.

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Trucking Alliance’s 2015 agenda includes push for quicker action on e-logs, insurance increase rule, retaining public CSA scores and more

The Alliance for Driver Safety & Security, colloquially known asthe Trucking Alliance, laid out this week its 2015 priorities for regulators and lawmakers

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Sleep science: fleets using software to write their own HOS rules

The trucking industry has more than 18 months of experience with the new hours-of-service (HOS) rules. And with widespread use of electronic logging devices and advanced planning tools, fleets and drivers are staying compliant and productive.

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Low-tech truck revolution: Will modern truck technology create a market for simpler, more affordable trucks?

The pace of technological change in trucking over the past decade has been breathtaking. Commercial vehicles rolling off assembly lines now boast standard and optional features that would have been unthinkable on high-end luxury cars just a few years ago.

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West Coast ports reach labor agreement, cargo backlog will take trucks months to clear

West Coast port employers and labor have finally reached a tentative agreement, and port truckers serving the 29 Pacific ports are asking terminal operators

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An app for that? Five mobile tech strategies to retain drivers

More than 70 percent of drivers now use smartphones or tablets, putting them ahead of the national rate of 56 percent. Besides responding to emails, texts, and Facebook notifications during their breaks, many use personal devices to stay engaged with their jobs.

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Eaton, Cummins announce more profound powertrain integration push

At the inaugural breakfast press conference at TMC’s Annual Meeting Sunday morning in Nashville, Eaton and Cummins announced that they will be building on their joint SmartAdvantage

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Shifting age demographics among truck drivers could exacerbate driver shortage over next 10 years

More than half of truck operators in the U.S. are 45 or older, according to data presented last week by the American Transportation Research Institute, and that could worsen current systemic issues

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Auto Haulers Spring Meeting!!

Please register to join the Auto Haulers Association of America spring meeting! Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 through Thursday April 9th, 2015 at The Hilton Atlanta. Register here.  

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