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FMCSA Issues Alternative Standard for Monocular Drivers

Federal trucking regulators have published a new vision standard that will remove the requirement that truck drivers with normal vision in only one eye seek an exemption from the agency.

January 24, 2022
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KLLM Announces Largest Driver Pay Increase in Company History

KLLM Transport Services is implementing the largest comprehensive pay and compensation increase in its history, the company announced Jan. 18.

January 24, 2022
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Schneider Moving Western Intermodal Service to Union Pacific

Schneider is expanding intermodal service by moving its primary western rail partnership to Union Pacific, the company announced Jan. 19.

January 24, 2022
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Cummins, Isuzu to Co-Develop Prototype BEV

Cummins Inc. and Isuzu Motors announced an agreement to create a prototype medium-duty, battery-electric truck to demonstrate in North America.

January 24, 2022
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Oil Explorers Are Fracking at Breakneck Pace, Fueling Inflation

Shale oil companies are using almost all of the fracking equipment and crews available as exploration expands, accelerating cost inflation and pointing to worsening supply chain disruptions across the industry.

January 24, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Bendix Offers Remanufactured BA-921 Compressors

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced genuine Bendix remanufactured BA-921 compressors for Detroit Diesel DD13 and DD15 engines that meet 2007 and 2010 federal emission standards are now available for the commercial vehicle aftermarket.

January 24, 2022
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Oil Demand Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels, Saudi Aramco Says

Demand for oil is nearing pre-COVID levels and producers globally are investing too little in supply, Saudi Aramco said.

January 24, 2022
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GM to Spend $6.5 Billion on Michigan EV Factories

LANSING, Mich. — General Motors is poised to announce the week of Jan. 24 major electric vehicle investments in Michigan, with plans to spend $6.5 billion and create up to 4,000 new jobs at two plants.

January 21, 2022
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UCR Fees to Decline by 27% in 2023, FMCSA Says

Fees for Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement participants in 2023 will be reduced by 27% compared with 2022 fees, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said in a Jan. 21 announcement.

January 21, 2022
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Affinity Truck Center Gains EV Dealer Status

Affinity Truck Center achieved certified electric vehicle dealer status at its Fresno, Calif., dealership from both Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America, each a brand of Volvo Group.

January 21, 2022