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Truck race circuit opens fleet truck exchange program

The partners behind the ChampTruck World Series Class 8 truck racing series, slated to start with an April 17-19 event at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2015

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PeopleNet showcases new ‘connected fleet’ platform

Macro-level trends in connectivity and data have changed the transportation industry and how PeopleNet will deliver new products and services, said Brian McLaughlin, the company’s president at PeopleNet’s 12th annual user conference, Aug. 18-19, in Hollywood, Fla.

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Technology changing needs of drivers and technicians, panel says

n 2014, a Class 8 truck is as technologically advanced as it’s ever been, and it’s among one of the most sophisticated tools

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Truck makers, operators ask NHTSA to consider ‘real world’ in setting efficiency standards

Truck, trailer and engine makers, along with buyers and operators, are strongly encouraging government regulators to consider real-world operating factors in the development

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Automotive Logistics Conference: September 16-18 MGM Grand Hotel, Detroit 15% Discount for AHAA Members

This year’s Automotive Logistics Global 2014 conference, now in its 15th annual, will be held 16-19 September at the MGM Grand in Detroit. 

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Outlook Conference speakers to talk regulations, driver performance, economic outlook and more

The 5th annual Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference takes place Aug. 20-21 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, and registration for fleets, distributors, suppliers and OEMs is open

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OSHA orders carrier to pay $115k to driver in refusal to drive case

An truck driver has been awarded $115,000 in back wages and been reinstated at her former job after the Department of Labor deemed she was wrongfully terminated for refusing to drive.  The DOL’s Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration 

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Rules to require speed limiters, raise carrier insurance requirements step closer to publication

Two federal trucking regulations moved a step closer to publication this month, according to a recent report from the Department of Transportation: A rule to require the use of speed limiterson trucks and a rule increasing the minimum insurance requirements for carriers both were sent to the Office of the Secretary of Transportation

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Comdata to be acquired by FleetCor for $3.45B

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Comdata from Ceridian LLC for $3.45 billion. The transaction is expected to close in December 2014. FleetCor is a global provider of fuel cards and workforce payment products 

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