Speed limiters
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Canada
Maple Leaf Motoring: vHub wants to be the Airbnb of trailers
Quebec startup prepares to enter U.S. market with digital platform offering smaller carriers easy accesses to trailers, and large fleets to minimize unused assets.
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News
Trucking coalition urges lawmakers to fight costly unfunded mandates
A coalition of 31 trucking and trade groups is urging Congress to halt four bills it claims would cost the industry billions of dollars in…
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News
Fuel efficiency highlighted in 65 mph speed limiter support
Truckload carriers expect "dramatic increase" in fuel efficiency with speed mandate.
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News
U.S. Senators propose 65-mph truck speed limiters
Maximum limit would be required for new and existing trucks weighing over 26,000 lbs.
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Less than Truckload
“Twin 33” coalition adds safety mandate to lobbying effort
Incentive to get safety advocates, Congress on board
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Legal issues
NTSB rails against PTC implementation delays
The railroads have delayed installing life-saving automatic braking technology for another two years, and the NTSB is running out of patience.
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Equipment
Truck safety groups push Congress for speed limiter mandate
Speed limiter regulations sat idling under Bush and Obama, so truck safety groups now look to Congress - and Trump - to put it in…
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Economics
Today’s Pickup: J.B. Hunt acquires Specialized Logistics Dedicated
J.B. Hunt has acquired Specialized Logistics Dedicated for $136 million. The move expands the firm’s access to last-mile distribution services.
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Economics
Today’s Pickup: Class 8 truck orders rebound in June
Following a disappointing retreat in orders in May, Class 8 truck orders rose in June according to data just released. That reinforces the outlook for…
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