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Calif. truck grants expected
Applications for grants worth up to $50,000 toward purchase of a newer truck are expected to open in October.
September 23, 2010
Business
Study: Operating handheld device leading culprit
SmartDrive analyzed in-cab activity captured on video in the 15 seconds prior to collisions and near-collisions.
September 22, 2010
Business
Some fleets proactive on distracted driving
In 2003 Schneider National examined its high-severity crashes and found well over half resulted from distracted driving.
September 22, 2010
Business
Private fleet drivers named all-stars
Fourteen private fleet truck drivers have been honored by the National Private Truck Council as National Driver All-Stars.
September 21, 2010
Business
California workshops to focus on truck rules
The state’s Air Resources Board will solicit input on modifying the truck and bus and drayage truck regulations.
September 21, 2010
Business
Diesel price rises again
The price, which has climbed 2.9 cents since Sept. 6, is 33.8 cents higher than the same week last year.
September 21, 2010
Business
Texting ban extends to hauling hazmat
The rule governing texting while transporting hazmat closed a loophole in the ban on truck and bus drivers.
September 21, 2010
Texting while driving ban will expand to include hazmat drivers.
Business
Clinic offers free health checks
Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab is providing free health and wellness checks to drivers at all of its clinics though Sept. 25.
September 20, 2010
Medical Od
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Distracted driving estimated at 16% of deaths
Study found proportion of fatalities associated with driver distraction increased from 10 percent to 16 percent between 2005 and 2009.
September 20, 2010
Business
Truck orders rise 15% in August
Net orders of Class 8 vehicles increased 42 percent over the three months through August compared to the same period of 2009.
September 20, 2010
Business
Agency gives turbo ruling
FMCSA is amending regulations to eliminate turbochargers from the list of equipment considered to be noise-dissipative devices.
September 20, 2010
Business
ATA files appeal of port ruling
Meanwhile, port officials will recommend an adjusted implementation schedule for the agreement the association is disputing.
September 20, 2010
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