Mackie Group honored by American Truck Historical Society
Quebec invests in electric truck prototypes
FMCSA issues final rule to help military personnel obtain CDLs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule amending its commercial driver's license (CDL) regulations to ease the transition of military personnel into civilian careers driving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) by simplifying the process of obtaining a commercial learner's permit (CLP) or CDL.
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Accessory product training goes online
Truck accessories manufacturer Minimizer has established an online training program for distributors of its truck fenders, tool boxes, light kits, seating line and other products to help them stay current on features and benefits, according to the company. The ongoing training will focus on one new product or topic each month, according to director of sales Stephen Hansen.
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Werner Enterprises Celebrates 25,000th Veteran/Veteran Spouse Hire
Spireon offers solar-powered trailer tracking
Spireon announced its first solar-powered trailer and asset telematics solution, providing customers with a new way to gain location information and Rich Data around their trailers and assets.
According to the company, the self-powered solution is compatible with a range of transportation vehicles and equipment, including dry vans and intermodal applications such as containers. Upon installation, customers tap into a renewable energy source that powers Spireon FleetLocate's Rich Data telematics solution.
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Free webinar: Leasing vs. owning your fleet
In a challenging transportation landscape that includes increasing regulations, more complex vehicle technology, and rising fleet costs, it is becoming more critical for executives to uncover all direct and indirect costs impacting their fleets. Ryder has partnered with KPMG to reevaluate cost components of ownership, analyze market trends, and develop a proprietary tool to help businesses like yours understand their transportation infrastructure.
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