Caterpillar to close facilities, cut jobs

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The Latest: Caller reported cracks in bridge before collapse

MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on the deadly collapse of a pedestrian bridge at Florida International University (all times local):

Dealing with Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Trucking

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association suspects that about 28% of the commercial driver population may be suffering from some degree of obstructive sleep apnea. Photo: Safety First Sleep Solutions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association suspects that about 28% of the commercial driver population may be suffering from some degree of obstructive sleep apnea. That number is in line with the findings of SleepSafe Drivers Inc. Steven Garrish, the company's senior vice president of safety and regulatory compliance, says that number is in line with his fleet testing.

“When we begin a managed program for a fleet, we'll see about 10% of that fleet's drivers test positive for sleep apnea in year one,” he says. “In year two, we'll see another 8-10%, with the other 8% or so in the third year moving forward.”

This happens over time because the medical card process involves a maximum two-year cycle. For a fleet of 100 drivers, that would be 10 in the first year, 10 or so in the 2nd year, then 8 and less moving forward, he says. “After this initial cycle, we just test new drivers through the turnover process and treat the incumbent fleet.”

OSA needn't be a career-limiting condition for drivers. With recognition and ongoing treatment, the drivers are fit for duty, and in all likelihood, less fatigued than they were before treatment. But without a managed OSA/Fatigue Management Program, the process is a pain, with the burden falling on the driver for most of the expense, Garrish says.

“It's often a long process as well, taking several weeks to get in to see a sleep specialist and then schedule an in-lab test. Even for the lucky ones who have medical insurance, they often have high-deductible plans, so much of the expense comes right out of the driver's pockets.”

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Survivor of Florida bridge collapse recounts the horrifying moment his friend disappeared into the rubble

One survivor of the collapse, Florida International University sophomore Richard Humble, described the collapse and its aftermath in an interview with Today. "We were parked at a red light, and I started to hear the bridge creak. The bridge was supposed to connect Florida International University's campus to Sweetwater, a city where many students live, when it opened in 2019.

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Kenworth Offers New Standard Track Front Axle Options

The Paccar front axle comes in wide track configurations rated at 20,000 pounds and 22,800 pounds. Photo: Paccar

Kenworth is offering new standard track options for its Paccar proprietary front axle lineup available for Class 8 vocational models.

Designed for construction and vocational application, the Paccar says its front axle enhances vehicle payload-carrying capability and complements the performance of Paccar's MX-11 and MX-13 engines. The Paccar front axle was introduced last year with wide track configurations rated at 20,000 pounds and 22,800 pounds.

Paccar front axles use an specially designed, tapered, kingpin roller bearing, which simplifies the design and delivers improved steering efficiency and offers steering angles up to 50 degrees. The axles have a five-year / 750,000-mile warranty.

“The Paccar front axle with standard track is an important addition for the vocational market as it provides the best axle/wheel/tire combination to achieve a 20,000-pound rating with 425-series tires, while also offering excellent wheel-cut and maneuverability,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director.

Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Website

Kenworth has also launched a new, dedicated, website for its Kenworth Certified Pre-Owned program at www.KenworthCertified.com. The website features a listing of pre-owned certified trucks from participating Kenworth dealers.

Available in the United States and Canada, the program offers top-condition Kenworth Class 8 trucks. To qualify, each Kenworth Certified Pre-Owned Class 8 truck must be four model years of age or less, have mileage under 450,000 miles, and pass an extensive 150-point inspection completed by Kenworth certified technicians.

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