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Safety belt usage increases
Data show 78 percent of commercial truck and bus drivers wore safety belts in 2010.
May 3, 2011
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DOT awards grants for truck parking monitoring
Systems in Michigan and Minnesota will deliver real-time information on parking availability through intelligent transportation systems.
May 3, 2011
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Diesel resumes climb
All regions gained in price, led by a 3.6-cent jump on the Gulf Coast to $4.06.
May 2, 2011
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Former Willie’s Place reopens as Petro travel center
Before reopening, the site at exit 374 off I-35 underwent a $1.5 million renovation.
May 2, 2011
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Missouri, North Carolina issue trucking waivers
States have temporarily lifted some trucking regulations to cope with damage left by recent storms and tornadoes.
May 1, 2011
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Bismarck bans smoking in truck stops
Residents voted to extend North Dakota’s smoking ban to truck stops, bars and tobacco stores.
May 1, 2011
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Long Beach port time study results released
Report made recommendations to improve efficiency, including reviewing the Traffic Mitigation Fee structure
May 1, 2011
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Delaware opens rest area electrified truck parking
State has opened an electrified truck parking area at the Smyrna rest area on U.S. Route 13.
May 1, 2011
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3 movers cited in federal enforcement sweep
Three companies are facing fines of $25,000 each after a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enforcement sweep.
April 29, 2011
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Used Class 8 prices rise 6% in March
ACT Research said the average used truck price in March was $38,516 for sales in all channels.
April 29, 2011
(Courtesy of Arrow Truck Sales)
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Thieves pose as carriers to pick up freight
Fraudulent pickups of freight are increasing in California and other states.
April 29, 2011
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Proposal to ban cell phone use by hazmat drivers
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has proposed to restrict the use of all handheld mobile telephones.
April 29, 2011
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