Regulations
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Europe
Diesel trucks are ‘greener’ compared to LNG trucks
New European study of popular LNG truck models show that they release 2 to 3.5 times more poisonous NOx gases than an average diesel truck.
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Legal issues
Hours of service and the Alaska exemption
Not many people are aware of this, but Alaska received a special exemption from the HOS regulations.
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Europe
E-scooter companies pushed to the wall as Paris opts to restrict licenses
There are a dozen electric scooter companies in Paris, and the city has seen enough of the impact that an unregulated e-bike market can create…
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ELD Research
Avoid potential hiccups by switching telematics devices before December deadline
Carriers waiting to implement ELDs until the last minute run the risk of hardware shortages, training slowdowns and fines on the highway.
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Equipment
Kenworth sales manager fights sex trafficking after “looking the other way”
Don Blake’s passion raises $250,000 in two truck auctions for Truckers Against Trafficking
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Regulation
Trucking apocalypse continues: California truckload carrier latest victim. Regulations blamed.
The trucking apocalypse is upon us and it has taken its latest victim. This time, it’s a 40-year-old carrier out of California. Timmerman Starlite Trucking,…
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Europe
Austria’s cold shoulder towards the trucking industry
Austria will be increasing its toll for Euro 6 trucks by 4 percent next year. It already has many restrictions on trucks moving on local…
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News
Oregon passes bill requiring oil trains to develop spill response plans
The legislation comes four years after Washington and California passed laws requiring better preparation for derailments and spills.
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Air Cargo
What strengthens North Dakota’s prospects in unmanned drone testing
North Dakota has no restricted air spaces, a favorable climate for testing drones, and a government that is keen on growing its UAS industry.
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Blockchain
Cut melon linked to U.S. salmonella outbreak recalled – another reason to implement blockchain in the food supply chain
Another outbreak of salmonella poisoning has occurred - this one caused by tainted fruit. Read how blockchain could help deter and detect these outbreaks before…
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