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Lion Sets Class 8 Electric Truck Production for Fall

ATLANTA — The Lion Electric Co. wants to demystify electric commercial vehicles for its customers.

March 20, 2019
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Yokohama Introduces Two Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires

ATLANTA — Yokohama Tire debuted two new SmartWay-verified, low-rolling-resistance tires at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting here March 19.

March 20, 2019
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House Republicans Push for Action on Self-Driving Vehicles Bill

Three Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are ready to re-legislate on the technology for self-driving vehicles. And, to do so, they are asking the chamber’s new Democratic leadership to proceed with a bill.

March 20, 2019
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Whitepaper Compares Weigh Station Bypass Service Providers

Trucking companies using weigh station bypass services save time and money. However, each system operates differently, meaning what works well for one fleet, doesn’t automatically work for another. A whitepaper from PrePass helps fleets make this important decision.

March 20, 2019
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Ex-Alabama Trooper Admits Hacking Into FMCSA Database

A former Alabama state trooper has pleaded guilty to hacking into the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s computer databases, gaining access to sensitive data using credentials he obtained while working for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

March 19, 2019
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RK Logistics Group Deploys Fetch Robots in Its Warehouses

RK Logistics Group has unleashed the robots in its warehouses and distribution centers.

March 19, 2019
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Truck-Lite Debuts Updated Trailer Tracking

ATLANTA — Truck-Lite introduced the second generation of its Road Ready trailer-tracking service, which features a new, smaller master control unit that offers either solar or hard-wired power options, the company said.

March 19, 2019
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Ancra Cargo Presents Automated Decking System

ATLANTA — Ancra Cargo, a manufacturer of cargo securement equipment, introduced an automated decking system at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 19.

March 19, 2019
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Gorilla Safety Launches Fleet Management App

ATLANTA — Gorilla Safety introduced an app designed to improve fleet management at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 19.

March 19, 2019
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Ford Boosts Output of Big SUVs for Second Time in Two Years

Ford Motor Co. is boosting production of its biggest, highly lucrative sport utility vehicles for the second time in two years at a U.S. factory already bursting at the seams.

March 19, 2019