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Agency adjusts cargo scoring for CSA 2010

FMCSA is recalibrating the BASIC by adjusting the cargo securement violation severity weightings based on comments from experts.

November 18, 2010

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Class 8 orders increase in October

Net orders of heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles for North American markets in October rose 24 percent over September.

November 17, 2010

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Court rules against ATA to speed up port case

A federal court has denied the American Trucking Associations’ request to expedite its appeal in its lawsuit against the Port of Los Angeles.

November 17, 2010

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DOT launches distracted driving video online

Online video series explores the consequences of texting and cell phone use while driving.

November 17, 2010

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Study links strict cell phone use to safety

Motor carriers with the highest safety performance records also are likely to have stringent cell phone use policies.

November 17, 2010

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Ohio shuts 2 rest areas on I-90

The Ohio Department of Transportation has closed rest areas in Mentor for renovation for six months.

November 16, 2010

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Diesel price surges to highest in 2 years

The national average price of $3.184 is the highest price since $3.288 the week of Oct. 27, 2008.

November 16, 2010

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Stiffer truck fuel economy rules urged

A review by scientists showed a potential for more than a 35 percent reduction in fuel consumption from heavy-duty vehicles.

November 15, 2010

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Smart signs to begin on Seattle highway

The electronic signs will provide drivers real-time traffic information, variable speed limits and lane status indicators.

November 15, 2010

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Hearing set for truck fuel economy standard

Two public hearings are scheduled for proposed federal medium- and heavy-duty truck standards.

November 15, 2010

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Trucker-founded firm gets $450,000 grant

Wisconsin has awarded $450,000 to a company that was founded by the 2006 Overdrive Trucker of the Year.

November 15, 2010

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Arrow Trucking plan revealed

Bankruptcy trustee will distribute $2 million to former employees for back wages and benefits.

November 12, 2010