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FMCSA moves quickly on granting rest break exemption to short-haul operations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wasted no time in making an adjustment to the enforcement on the 30-minute mandated breaks following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s ruling on Aug. 2.

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CCJ Innovators: Paul’s Hauling LTD

Several years ago on a clear Sunday evening in July, a driver for Paul’s Hauling stopped for coffee after a delivery. After resuming the route, he came to an intersection. He turned right. That lone decision proved fatal for a bicyclist  

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T. Boone Pickens to open Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference

Energy mogul T. Boone Pickens will kick off the fourth annual Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference in Dallas Aug. 21 and will offer a motivational talk on leadership, U.S. energy and his career. Dubbed the “Oracle of Oil†by CNBC, Pickens’ most recent business venture is  

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Mobility in trucking is now anywhere, anything, anytime, anyone

An evolution of technology trends is converging on the critically important American trucking industry. We believe this convergence, or what Gartner describes as the “Nexus of Forces,†will allow the entire industry to operate more safely, efficiently and competitively. XRS and Technology

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Mexican carriers have lower OOS rates than American carriers, data shows

Long-haul and drayage Mexican carriers entering the United States have generally lower out-of-service rates than their American counterparts, according to current federal data.

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Thomas Vernier takes over Renault’s spare parts logistics

Renault has appointed Thomas Vernier (left) as its new director of logistics for spare parts and accessories.

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US court upholds hours-of-service regulations

An appeal by the American Trucking Association (ATA) against recently enacted hours-of-service rules for drivers has been rejected by the US Court of Appeals, except

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GM to cut costs with supplier locations, rail and logistics centres

General Motors’ top purchasing executive, Grace Lieblein, has revealed specific plans to reduce logistics costs for its plants in North America, including bringing suppliers and stamping operations closer to plants, extending rail lines and

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BMW to double exports from South Africa and add Maputo port

BMW plans to double exports from South Africa to around 70,000 units a year by next year and

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