According to a new National Safety Council (NSC) survey, 43% of the American workers polled said they do not get enough sleep to mitigate “critical risks” that can jeopardize safety at work and on the roads, including the ability to think clearly, make informed decisions and be productive.
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...Read the rest of this storyIt's a well-worn cliché in the trucking business and yet it still holds true in the main: tires really are “where the rubber meets the road” in terms of productivity, uptime, and efficiency in the freight world. Tires are also one of the trucking industry's major expenses, representing about 2% of overall costs.
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...Read the rest of this storyGeotab announced the availability of ALK's CoPilot Truck navigation on the Geotab Marketplace. This integrated solution, available through qualified Geotab solutions partners, provides navigation, allowing drivers and fleet managers to streamline operations and maximize productivity, the company noted.
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...Read the rest of this storyXL Hybrids, Inc. announced fleets across a variety of industries are purchasing the XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System, which the company says helps fleets lower operating costs and meet sustainability goals. Fleets benefit from a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions and an up to 25% increase in miles per gallon, according to the company.
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...Read the rest of this storyShell CEO Ben van Beurden estimates that, by the end of 2018, oil price inventories will return to levels "in line with the last five year average."
Network equipment maker Nokia (NOKIA.HE) reported a jump in profit on Thursday thanks to a patent deal with Apple (AAPL.O) and gains in market share though it warned the network business could slow by more than expected this year. Nokia's shares rose 5.5 percent by 0820 GMT after it posted second-quarter operating profit of 574 million euros ($674 million), up 73 percent from a year ago and well above analysts' average forecast of 447 million euros in a Reuters poll. "We are actually taking some share in the market ... early signs look quite promising in terms of market share development," Nokia Chief Executive Rajeev Suri told a conference call.
The Latest on Ohio State Fair's deadly accident when a ride broke apart. (all times local): 7:30 a.m. A Columbus fire official says the man killed after an "aggressive thrill ride" fell apart ...
