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What Does Short Term Truck Insurance Cover?
In the trucking world, flexibility is often just as important as reliability. Whether you’re moving a newly purchased truck,
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FMCSA seeking info on CDL programs
FMCSA has published an Information collection request submitted to the Office of Management and Budget Entitled “State Commercial Driver’s

TMC announces 2015 Annual Meeting & Exhibition theme of ‘Fueling the Future’
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2015 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, themed ‘Fueling the Future,’ will

Nestlé Waters adds propane trucks in LA market
Nestlé Waters North America is now operating five medium-duty beverage trucks powered by propane autogas in the Los Angeles

U.S. truck orders signal recovery has legs
Orders for the Class 8 trucks that literally keep the economy in motion were “phenomenal” in October, according to

Daimler to build Sprinter Vans in U.S.
Daimler AG will launch production of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans in North America, Reuters reported. “We can cover the growing

Allstate launches campaign to raise awareness of “move over” laws
More than one tow truck operator is killed every week by motorists, according to Allstate. Recently, Allstate Roadside Services

NTSB renews call for ban against hands-free phones
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has renewed its call to ban the use of hands-free cell phones for

State and local governments make transportation decisions
Patrick Jones, executive director of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, says state and local governments now must

U.S. DOT launching review of NHTSA’s handling of recalls
The recent handling of automotive recalls by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has prompted a review from

FMCSA investing $1 million into driver training for veterans
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will invest $1 million to help U.S. veterans train for careers as

Logistics firm likes idea of driverless trucks
A senior executive of XPO Logistics, one of the largest and fastest growing U.S. third-party logistics providers, says the

Ryder signs natural gas lease deal
Ryder System Inc., a leader in commercial fleet management and supply chain solutions, announced today that C.A.T. Inc. has